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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
READ FIRST:
- Images of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (2007)
In The Practitioner's Handbook for the Management of Sexually Transmitted Disease
- Warts It All About? A Look at Sexually Transmitted Diseases (August 2001)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
- STD Picture Cards (Regularly Updated)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Is HIV the Only Incurable Sexually Transmitted Disease? (March 2008)
From Rick Sowadsky, M.S.P.H.
- What Do the Symptoms of STDs Look Like? (December 1997)
(WARNING: These pictures are very graphic.
From Rick Sowadsky, M.S.P.H.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Treatment Guidelines 2002 (PDF) (May 10, 2002)
In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases 101 (February 2001)
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV-Related Risks: An Overview of STDs and Other Conditions That Increase Risk of HIV Transmission (Autumn 2000)
In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- Selections from The Ins and Outs of Gay Sex, by Stephen E. Goldstone, M.D. (1999)
Excerpts from Chapter 4, "Non-HIV Viral Sexually Transmitted Diseases," and Chapter 10, "Monogamy or Promiscuity".
In The Ins and Outs of Gay Sex, from Random House, Inc.
- The Cincinnati STD/HIV Image Repository (Regularly Updated)
A training aid for practitioners in recognizing sexually transmitted diseases; must get password to view images.
From Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center
Overview
- STD 101 Information for Teens (Regularly Updated)
From www.iwannaknow.org
- STD? Not Me! (PDF) (Regularly Updated)
By students for students.
From University of Alberta Health Centre
- STDs, HIV & Safer Sex (February 21, 2008)
From Planned Parenthood
- STDs and Pregnancy (January 4, 2008)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) -- Basics for Women (May 2005)
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From U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health
- Sexually Transmitted Infections for HIV-Positive People: Signs and Symptoms (May/June 2005)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- The Truth About STDs (March 2003)
An overview of 10 of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States.
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From Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Review: The 2002 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines (September 2002)
A comprehensive summary of the CDC's recommendations.
In The PRN Notebook
- With STDs, Many Still Wind Up Sorry Instead of Safe (August 5, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Putting the Pap to the Test (May 21, 2002)
New research -- and new technology -- may soon render Pap tests obsolete.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Males Less Likely to Tell Partner About STD: Study (April 1, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Challenges in Prevention: Should STD and HIV Prevention Be Integrated? (March 11, 2002)
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In STEP Ezine, from Seattle Treatment Education Project
- IDSA Update: Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV (January 2002)
In Hopkins HIV Report
- Fact Sheet: Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the United States (October/November 2001)
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In SIECUS Report, from Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
- Researchers Look at Three Bacterial STDs Among Youth (May 4, 2001)
In SHOP Talk: School Health Opportunities and Progress Bulletin, from Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
- CDC Issues Major New Report on STD Epidemics (December 5, 2000)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- STDs and HIV (October 2000)
From AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- The Unhealthy Relationship Between HIV, Tuberculosis, and STDs (December 1998)
In Be a Force for Change, from American Association for World Health
- Prevention and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases as an HIV Prevention Strategy (November 1998)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Active Cultures (October 1998)
The loss of vaginal flora and STD risk.
In AIDS Care, from San Francisco General Hospital
- Mass Treatment for Curable STDs Has Mixed Results, Study Finds: Some STD Rates Fall, But HIV Incidence Remains Unchanged (July 3, 1998)
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- On the Teen Scene: Preventing STDs (April 1998)
In FDA Consumer, from U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- The HIV-STD Connection (January 1998)
From Rick Sowadsky, M.S.P.H.
- STDs: Separating Myths from Facts (December 1997)
From Rick Sowadsky, M.S.P.H.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases: An Overview for Women (November 1997)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases -- Statistics for New York (1997)
- The Challenge of STD Prevention in the United States (November 1996)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Other Important STDs
- Bacterial Vaginosis (February 22, 2008)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Vaginitis (February 19, 2007)
From National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
- Epstein-Barr Virus Is Sexually Transmitted, Study Says (January 23, 2007)
In aidsmap.com
- Ask the Expert: Case Study -- Newly Admitted Patient With a Penile Lesion (September 2003)
An examination of the diagnosis and treatment of genital ulcer disease and syphilis within the prison population.
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In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- Selections from The Ins and Outs of Gay Sex, by Stephen E. Goldstone, M.D. (1999)
Excerpts from Chapter 4, "Non-HIV Viral Sexually Transmitted Diseases," and Chapter 10, "Monogamy or Promiscuity".
In The Ins and Outs of Gay Sex, from Random House, Inc.
- STD Fact Sheet (June 1998)
Information on Chancroid, Cytomegalovirus Infections, Molluscum Contagiosum, Pubic ("Crab") Lice, Scabies and HTLV-I and II.
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
STD News & Updates
- Nationally Representative Study Reveals Missed HIV and STD Screening Opportunities for Young, High-Risk Women Seeking Contraceptive Services (March 11, 2008)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- One in Four Female Adolescents Is Infected With At Least One Sexually Transmitted (March 11, 2008)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Study Shows Few Women Seeking Emergency Contraception Are Tested for STDs Despite Being at High Risk (March 11, 2008)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Trends in Reportable Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the United States, 2006 (November 2007)
National surveillance data for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Trends in Reportable Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the United States, 2004 (PDF) (November 2005)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- First Human HTLV Cases Discovered in Cameroon (February 28, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- HIV, Syphilis, Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Grow More Common Among U.S. Men Who Have Sex With Men (December 3, 2004)
In Washington Blade
- Connecticut: Area Rise in Syphilis Cases Causes Concern (April 27, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Edmonton: Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia Rise Tied to Casual Sex (April 13, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Teenage Patients Often Inadequately Treated for STDs in Emergency Rooms (April 7, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Missouri: St. Louis Clinic That Treats Sexually Transmitted Diseases Will Stay Open (March 22, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CDC Releases Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report for 2002 (February 6, 2004)
Young adults, teenagers found to be at particularly high risk.
In SHOP Talk: School Health Opportunities and Progress Bulletin, from Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Sexually Active Young Women Often Underestimate STD Risk (September 5, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Many Women Don't Discuss STDs With Partners, Docs (June 19, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Value of Consistent Condom Use: A Study of Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention Among African American Adolescent Females (June 5, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Girls, Minorities Are at High Risk for Sexual Diseases, Studies Say (May 23, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Illinois: Gonorrhea, Chlamydia Up Sharply Among Teens (April 28, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Partner-Administered STD Treatment Better Than Referrals (March 26, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California: Juvenile Hall Detainees to Be Tested for STDs (December 11, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Philadelphia Students to Get Free Treatment for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (December 5, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea on the Rise in California and Hawaii (November 25, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Survey Finds Many U.S. Physicians Miss Opportunities on STD Care (November 18, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Canada: STD Rates of Teen Girls Higher Than for Boys (October 31, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Chlamydia Surprisingly Tied to Low Prostate Cancer Risk (October 4, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Utah: Soaring Chlamydia Rate Shocks Many Teens (October 4, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California: Chlamydia Clinics Discussed for Young Inmates (August 14, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Online Access to Risky Sex (July 30, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New STD Guidelines Issued by CDC (June/July 2002)
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
- Richmond, Virginia: Gonorrhea Rate Tops U.S. Chart (March 7, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Rise in Gonorrhea Second-Highest in Buffalo, New York (March 7, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
STD Research
- "Express Visit" Option Leads to Significantly Increased STD Testing and Treatment at New York City Clinics (March 11, 2008)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Bacterial Vaginosis Infection May Double HIV Risk in Women (September 16, 2005)
The sexually transmitted disease, which often has no symptoms, affects up to a quarter of women throughout the world.
From aidsmap.com
- Antibiotics-to-Go May Increase STD Treatment (August 25, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- North Carolina: Women's Health Study Says STDs on Rise (August 11, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Girls Abused by Dates at Higher STD Risk (August 4, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing Protocols, Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing, and Discussion of Sexual Behaviors in HIV Clinics in Los Angeles County (July 26, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Correctly Used Condoms Reduce STD Risk, but Many U.S. Teen Girls Don't Use Them Correctly, Study Finds (July 11, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Disconnect Between Knowledge of Safe Sex and Behavior Found in U.S. Adults (April 7, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
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