Sexually Transmissible Infection
Trial provides ‘substantial evidence’ that bacterial vaginosis is sexually transmitted
The addition of treatment for male partners reduced the recurrence of bacterial vaginosis among women enrolled in a randomized trial compared with treating only the women, researchers reported.
FDA proposes to ease blood donation policy for gay, bisexual men
The FDA has proposed a change to its blood donation policy from time-based deferrals for men who have sex with men to “gender-inclusive, individual risk-based” assessments to protect the blood supply from HIV, the agency announced Friday.
Taking doxycycline after sex can prevent STIs, another study finds
A second study has shown that taking a single dose of doxycycline within 3 days of having condomless sex can prevent sexually transmitted infections.
Only one-fifth of sexually active teens report STI testing
Only one-fifth of sexually active high school students reported receiving STI testing within the previous year, a survey found.
CDC updates STI treatment guidelines for first time since 2015
The CDC on Thursday published updated clinical guidelines for the treatment of STIs amid a sustained national increase in cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
Q&A: Intervention reduces STIs among Black women in community supervision programs
A culturally tailored intervention reduced the incidence of sexually transmitted infections among Black women with a history of drug use who were in a probation, parole or alternative-to-incarceration program, data showed.