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Item Supplementary appendix: WHO global research priorities for sexually transmitted infections(World Health Organization, 2024) World Health OrganizationItem WHO global research priorities for sexually transmitted infections(World Health Organization, 2024) World Health OrganizationItem WHO global research priorities for sexually transmitted infections(World Health Organization, 2024) World Health OrganizationItem Sexually transmitted infections and PRO-LIVES: based on a clinical report*(Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2017-03) Velho, Paulo Eduardo Neves FerreiraPhysicians are also responsible for the increase in sexually transmitted infections. We report a case of patient inadequately monitored, that shows the importance of physicians to take basic measures with any individual at risk of acquiring such infections. We propose the following mnemonic acrostic: PRO-LIVES (Protection: usual and proper codom use, Responsibility, Other orientations, Laboratory tests -HIV infection, syphilis and B and C hepatitis-, Immunization: B hepatitis vaccination, Various: at least two patients, Ensure: case history and physical examination, Single dose treatment: whenever possible). Clinicians should take these measures when treating any patient who has been exposed to risk or with a diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections.