Nearly 68 million Americans had a STI in 2018 and half of the 26 million new cases were people aged 15 to 24.
STIs
Challenges of testing for genital herpes
Genital herpes is a common, chronic sexually transmitted infection (STI).1 It is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)…
Exploring the feasibility of HPV self-collected sampling
According to the American Cancer Society, about 13,170 new cases of invasive cervical cancer are expected to be diagnosed in…
Focus on sexual health | Bacterial vaginosis: Impact of sexual activity, implications for sexual health
Brooke M. Faught Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most prevalent vaginal infection. Although BV is not classified as a sexually…
Highlights of Updated Recommendations in the 2021 CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines
The 2021 guidelines include updated recommendations for treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and Mycoplasma genitalium, and alternative treatment options for bacterial vaginosis (BV).
Making the diagnosis: Vaginal infections
Most women experience at least one vaginal infection characterized by vaginal discharge, itching, and/or odor during their lives. In women who…
Mycoplasma genitalium-related infection: An STI not quite ready for prime time
Mycoplasma genitalium has been designated by the CDC as an emerging concern among sexually transmitted pathogenic bacteria. Although M. genitalium-related…
Risky dating behavior among women aged 50+: A growing public health concern
Risky dating behavior, often leading to risky sexual behavior, is a growing public health concern because it contributes to the…