STDs

Find out everything you need to know about STDs, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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Home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea authorized by FDA
Rates for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis have increased significantly in recent years.

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Could I have human papillomavirus (HPV) even if my Pap test was normal?
Although the Pap test is vital, it won't always identify human papillomavirus (HPV). In this video, ...

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Why Parents and Doctors Aren’t Talking About the HPV Vaccine
Squeamishness about sexual activity shouldn’t dissuade parents from having their kids vaccinated.

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What to know about Doxycycline
Bacterial infections in the body are often treated with this drug.

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What You Need to Know About the HPV Vaccine
Vaccination provides effective and long-term protection against certain types of cancer.

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What You Should Know About HPV and Cancer
A vaccine is available to protect against HPV-related cancers.

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What is the association between HPV infection and cancer?
Not all strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cancer. Dr. Diane Harper explains how HPV ca...

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How is the HPV virus contracted?
It's a medical myth that human papillomavirus (HPV) is spread only through sexual contact. In this v...

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What are the treatment options for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?
No virus is curable, but there are ways to successfully treat skins cells that have been affected by...

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Who Is a Candidate for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine?
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can be given to girls as young as 9, but it's not always smar...