The new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2002 Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Treatment Guidelines provide clinical guidance in the appropriate assessment and management of STDs.

and additional treatment options are urgently needed," said Gail Bolan, M.D, Director of the CDC division of STD Prevention. "We can't let our defenses down---we must continue reinforcing efforts ...

The CDC recommends you get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, HIV, and syphilis at some point in your pregnancy, so you can get treatment and take precautions during delivery. What STDs ...

The CDC urges prevention and testing to help stop the spread of STIs. Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are all curable if caught early and given the right treatment. “The most alarming concerns ...

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When it comes to your sex life, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) aren't the most romantic topic, but that doesn't mean they aren't deserving of your attention.

If you test positive for chlamydia, you can be treated very simply and quickly with oral medication. You should also let your sexual partners know so they can get treatment, too. If you remain ...

What many may not know is the fact that chlamydia has been around for hundreds of years but, known by different names. While it may not be considered a ‘serious’ disease and can easily be ...

These symptoms can last for weeks or months at a time, and will not go away without treatment ... Where To Get Help: The CDC National AIDS Hotline, 1-800-342-AIDS; Planned Parenthood’s clinic ...

the rates at which new STD cases are reported continues to rise. A new bulletin by the CDC paints a particularly dire picture of sexual health in the United States, with some diseases reaching ...

This prescribed treatment protocol ... and who had gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis within the past year. Doctors say anyone who has unprotected sex could benefit While the CDC recommendation ...

While cases of walking pneumonia are usually mild, more severe symptoms can occur. Cunaplus_M.Faba/Getty/CDC After a prolonged period of low incidence rates following the emergence of COVID-19 ...