#sexually transmitted infection

If left untreated, syphilis can lead to severe health problems and even death.

Conference highlights included studies on mpox, HIV PrEP, STI post-exposure prophylaxis and long-acting HIV treatment.

Doxycycline after sex reduces the risk of gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis for gay men, and it does not appear to drive resistance.

Mpox cases have declined dramatically, but people living with HIV remain at greater risk.

This year’s most widely viewed science news focused on HIV cure research, monkeypox and PEP for sexually transmitted infections.

The “Philly, Keep on Loving” telehealth program includes at-home HIV and STI tests, med delivery, PEP, doctor chats and more—all free.

Except for HIV tests, the FDA has not approved sexually transmitted infection test kits for use outside medical settings.

Plus: Over 10 prevention services related to hepatitis, HIV and sexually transmitted infections covered by the Affordable Care Act.

As sexually transmitted infections spike, the WHO finds that safer-sex efforts are more effective when they mention pleasure.

New international report describes the risk factors and outcomes of more than 130 women and nonbinary people.

The Pennsylvania law increases penalties for spitting on a police officer and committing actions that could transmit HIV, hep B and more.

People with advanced immune suppression are at greater risk for severe monkeypox complications and death.

Chicago’s Black, Latino and white populations saw declines in new cases of HIV and AIDS in 2020. However, STIs are on the rise.

The Together TakeMeHome program aims to deliver 1 million free rapid HIV tests. It’s funded by the CDC and led by Emory University.