Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) usually pass from one person to another through sexual contact. Examples include chlamydia, crabs, and genital herpes. Treatment can depend on the type of STI.

While we might all think, ‘I’m safe, it’ll never happen to me’, recent reports show that STI diagnoses in England are on the rise, with those aged 15 to 24 seeing a 26% increase in diagnoses between ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The CDC is proposing the first morning after pill to protect against sexually transmitted infections. The morning after pill is usually associated with preventing pregnancy. Now, ...

Doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) involves taking an antibiotic soon after sex without a barrier method to ...

Vaginal swabs are more effective than urine analysis in detecting certain types of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), researchers have found. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...

Talking about sexual health can often feel awkward, especially with a bunch of myths and stigmas floating around — but it shouldn’t be. Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is an ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are often regarded as quite a taboo when it comes to getting medical help. These infections are highly ...

Point-of-care PCR testing for STIs in the ED reduced length of stay and improved antibiotic stewardship compared with central laboratory testing.

An ancient but treatable sexually transmitted disease is seeing a resurgence in Iowa. The state counted 877 new cases of syphilis in 2022 — a 209% increase compared with the 283 cases in 2018, ...