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 ...

The idea that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) always announce themselves with uncomfortable or visible symptoms is a dangerous misconception that health experts are working to correct. Research ...

Herpes is one of the most common viral infections in the world, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Caused by the herpes ...

STDs are the poor consequences of bad protection during intercourse. People often avoid or forget about protection because ...

At-home STD tests and newly approved treatments are expanding options for screening, privacy and care as U.S. infection rates decline.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are common infections passed on through sexual contact, often without symptoms, that can potentially lead to serious health issues if left untreated. According to ...