STIs
Lack of Prenatal Care Is a Barrier for Syphilis Testing, Treatment
Fewer than half of people who gave birth to infants with congenital syphilis received any prenatal care, according ...
JULY 24, 2025
Innovations in Rapid Diagnostic Testing for HIV: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions
Between 2018 and 2022, the United States saw an estimated 12% decrease in new HIV infections, reflecting progress ...
JULY 4, 2025
USPSTF: Prevent Tragic Outcomes by Universal Syphilis Screening During Pregnancy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is continuing to recommend early, universal syphilis screening during ...
JULY 1, 2025
Basic Science is Laying Groundwork for a Chlamydia Vaccine
Chlamydia trachomatis can cause long-term health complications, especially in women. New research is working toward ...
JUNE 21, 2025
Drug Shortages, Increased Syphilis Cases Shift Focus to Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment
With U.S. syphilis cases surging, a cross-governmental task force is focused on addressing the escalating epidemic ...
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Data Suggest STI Epidemic Might Be Slowing
Although the numbers are still high—2.4 million reported in one year, the number of new STIs appears to be ...
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
DoxyPrEP Significantly Reduces Bacterial STIs
DoxyPrEP appears to be a promising strategy for preventing bacterial STIs among men who have sex with men, as well ...
JULY 25, 2024
You Are Never Too Old for an STI
Infectious disease expert addresses how to manage the rise in sexually transmitted infections in older adults.
MAY 1, 2024
Population-Specific Study Designs Needed for Gonorrhea Prevention
Pivotal studies of some STI-prevention interventions have excluded cisgender women or demonstrated low efficacy ...
JANUARY 4, 2024
Experimental Antibiotic Effective Against Uncomplicated Gonorrhea
Zoliflodacin has a unique mechanism of action in the way that it inhibits a crucial bacterial enzyme called type II ...
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Rates of STIs Among Youth With HIV Increased During COVID-19
Rates of first incidence of STIs, as well as STI reinfection, significantly increased among adolescents and young ...
OCTOBER 16, 2023
ANCHOR in Practice: The Slow Path to Reducing the Incidence of Anal Cancer
Released last year, the ANCHOR study focused on preventing anal cancer through proactive treatment of precancerous ...
JUNE 14, 2023
