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Doxycycline bests azithromycin for anorectal chlamydia in women
Researchers suggest that doxycycline should be the first-line therapy for chlamydia infection in women.
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Imiquimod cream offers alternative to surgery for vulvar lesions
Good patient compliance is important for treatment with imiquimod to be successful and that surgery might remain the treatment of choice for...
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Most at-home STI testing kits fail to meet young people’s needs
Many programs are limited to adults, leaving teens with few options, and tests can be costly.
From the Journals
Sexually transmitted infections on a 30-year rise worldwide
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Babies die as congenital syphilis continues a decade-long surge across the U.S.
From 2011 to 2020, congenital syphilis resulted in 633 documented stillbirths and infant deaths, according to the new CDC data.
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Adolescents are undertested for STIs
Data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey showed that only one-fifth of sexually active teens are routinely tested for sexually transmitted...
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Practice guidelines highlights from past year
Based on the most recent Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines, what would be the preferred therapy for this patient?
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Can liquid biopsy predict oropharyngeal cancer recurrence?
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Treatment for BV, trichomoniasis approved for adolescents
Secnidazole can be sprinkled onto applesauce, yogurt, or pudding, and one dose contains a complete treatment course.
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FDA approves 2-month dosing of injectable HIV drug Cabenuva
“Adults living with HIV have a treatment option that further reduces the frequency of medication,” said Candice Long of Janssen Therapeutics.
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HIV stigma persists globally, according to Harris poll
Pervasive stereotypes and stigmatization only serve to magnify preexisting social inequities that affect access to appropriate care.