Many patients who present to the emergency department with a suspected sexually transmitted disease (STD) are treated with antibiotics, even though their cultures are ultimately negative for bacterial ...

When you think about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), you're probably thinking about those transmitted during vaginal penetrative sex. But ...

ATLANTA — In May, the Atlanta-based U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an increase in certain sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, and syphilis, while infections of ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin said it would put money toward at-home STD testing. On Thursday, the city council signed a $750,000 contract with the National Coalition of STD Directors to provide ...

With rates of sexually transmitted diseases and hepatitis B and C on the rise in California, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills October 4 to address the issue. Senate Bill 306 will strengthen the ...