Globally, more than one million new STI infections occur on a daily basis, the World Health Organization reports. Four conditions are responsible for the bulk of these new diagnoses – gonorrhoea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis and syphilis. Researchers have also identified a troublesome new trend. There have been multiple super-gonorrhoea infections. These involve a bacterial strain that has evolved to become antibiotic-resistant. As a result, such infections become nearly impossible to treat.
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Are We Close to the Development of Vaccines for Common STDs?
The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will grant massive sums for the research and development of STD vaccines over the coming five years. The scientific community will focus on the three most common STIs in the world – chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis. While information about STIs is readily available, the incidence of such infections has increased rapidly. Because the diseases pose a serious public health risk in countries across the world, all efforts will be concentrated on their prevention and eventual eradication.
Continue readingAre Home-Based STD Testing Options the Answer to Getting More People Screened?
A recent study shows that people are more likely to get STD testing if given the option to send their blood/urine samples via mail instead of walking into an STD clinic.
Continue readingSTD: Getting Tested with Your Partner 101
Going for STD testing alone may seem like such a difficult thing to do. Knowing your STD status is however, very important. If you’re scared of getting tested alone, ask your sexual partner to go with you. It will be easier.
Continue readingCommonly Ignored STD Signs That Indicate It’s Time To Get Tested
So you show no signs of having an STD, how do you know it’s time to get tested and protect yourself from the damage caused by STDs? Here are 5 ways to tell.
Continue readingMeningitis Vaccination also Protecting People from Gonorrhea Infection
A new research has found that a meningitis vaccine also provided 31% protection against gonorrhea infection raising chances of finding a gonorrhea vaccine.
Continue readingDating Apps Blamed for Rise in STDs in the US
Popular dating apps such as Tinder and Grindr blamed for increased STD rates in the US mainly because they encourage casual sex.
Continue readingHigh STD Rates in US State Reveals the Need for Education
STD rates among young people in the US are critically high calling for education on everything about STDs including their consequences, testing and treatment.
Continue readingNew Technology makes it Possible to Get Your STD Results in Minutes
A clinic in London has introduced a new convenient and private method of STD testing. The self-test allows a person to do the test themselves at the clinic.
Continue readingSTD Prevention and Testing For College Students: The Facts
Cases of HIV infections among university and college students has been increasing over time. Why is this so? Here are the facts.
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