STIs
Opinion
Congenital syphilis: It’s still a significant public health problem
One result of syphilis during pregnancy is intrauterine infection and resultant congenital disease in the infant.
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HPV infection in pregnancy higher among women living with HIV
"Women living with HIV have a sixfold increased rate of developing cervical cancer compared to women without HIV."
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Monkeypox virus found in asymptomatic people
Experts underscore the importance of vaccinating at-risk individuals and discouraging risky behaviors.
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White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency
“The public health emergency further raises awareness about monkeypox, which will encourage clinicians to test for it.”
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Single dose of HPV vaccine is ‘game changer,’ says WHO
“These recommendations will enable more girls and women to be vaccinated and thus preventing them from having cervical cancer and all its...
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LGBTQ+ Youth Consult: Let’s talk about PrEP!
Extending counseling for preventive care measures such as preexposure prophylaxis for HIV to all sexually active youth could help to destigmatize...
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Provider recommendation key to boosting teen HPV vaccines
“Targeted strategies are needed to increase coverage and narrow down inequalities.”
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Is hepatitis C an STI?
Which sexually transmitted infection tests should this patient receive?
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Doxycycline bests azithromycin for anorectal chlamydia in women
Researchers suggest that doxycycline should be the first-line therapy for chlamydia infection in women.
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Imiquimod cream offers alternative to surgery for vulvar lesions
Good patient compliance is important for treatment with imiquimod to be successful and that surgery might remain the treatment of choice for...
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Most at-home STI testing kits fail to meet young people’s needs
Many programs are limited to adults, leaving teens with few options, and tests can be costly.