The WHO releases landmark handbook to strengthen STI prevention, helping countries integrate services and tackle rising infections worldwide. Learn more now.

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MDMedically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are spread through sexual ...

It’s a hard conversation to have with a loved one—but a responsible one; STI/STD testing can prevent the spread of disease in the community, and keep you healthy by getting treatment as soon as ...

It is essential to be well-versed in the distinction between sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for public health, sexual health education, and personal ...

STIs and STDs are used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. While both terms refer to infections that are spread through sexual contact, they describe different stages of health ...

Online sexually transmitted infection (STI) and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing is a convenient way to identify and treat infections from home. We rounded up the best places to get ...

Bacterial STIs like gonorrhea and chlamydia can be cured with antibiotics. Viral STIs, such as herpes, are managed with antivirals but not cured. It's important to finish all prescribed antibiotics, ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Following a 2023 study ranking Columbus within the top 25 cities for STD (sexually transmitted disease) cases per every 100,000 people, a local university and the Columbus ...

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is reporting that the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ...

Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) have been, and continue to be, the most commonly-diagnosed and reported conditions in the state of Washington, according to the Department of Health, excluding ...