Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its surveillance figures for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) nationally in 2020 and
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Douglas County Health reports stark decrease in STD testing in 2021Douglas County Health reports stark decrease in STD testing in 2021
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – For years, the rate of sexually transmitted diseases and infections in Douglas County has far surpassed the national average. Health officials say the pandemic is exacerbating
STDs and Dermatologic SymptomsSTDs and Dermatologic Symptoms
Sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs/STIs) are common health issues in the United States, according to Kenneth J. Tomecki, MD, staff physician in the department of dermatology at the Cleveland
Why the CDC Doesn’t Recommend Screening Straight Men for STDsWhy the CDC Doesn’t Recommend Screening Straight Men for STDs
Aug. 25, 2021 — Earlier this summer, the CDC announced the first update since 2015 to treatment guidelines for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). While the CDC added several new screening
STD vs. STI: Differences, Symptoms, and TestingSTD vs. STI: Differences, Symptoms, and Testing
A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is a disease that is primarily spread through sexual contact. The term STD might be used interchangeably with sexually transmitted infection (STI). For those who
Oral STIs Symptoms and TreatmentsOral STIs Symptoms and Treatments
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs, formerly called sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs), are primarily spread through various types of sexual contact. In the United States, one in five people have an