For years, bacterial vaginosis has been treated as a simple imbalance in the vaginal microbiome,…
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STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), also referred to as STIs (sexually transmitted infections), are infections that are primarily spread through sexual contact. The agents of these diseases can include bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Common examples of STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, HIV/AIDS, and human papillomavirus (HPV). STDs can present a range of symptoms, including but not limited to genital sores, itching, discharge, and pain during urination; however, many individuals may be asymptomatic, which can increase the risk of unknowingly transmitting the infection to others.
HPV isn’t just a concern for women — it’s actually more common in men and…
New research[1] launched at the 29th EADV Congress, EADV Virtual, has found that despite the…
A novel noninvasive technique may detect human papilloma virus-16, the strain associated with oropharyngeal cancer,…
A school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program in British Columbia, Canada, is dramatically reducing rates…
The HPV vaccine is one of only two vaccines that prevent cancer but is underutilized…
Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, pose a significant public health challenge. Globally, more than one…
Biologists at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons have leveraged a computational method…
Scientists at Imperial College London have become the first in the world to test how…
A team of researchers has found HIV-1 broadly neutralizing antibody precursor B cells that are…
New research from Yale University shows that novel antiviral therapies for hepatitis C could reduce…
A new study from the Yale School of Medicine found that nearly one in four…
New research from Yale University shows that the use of protease inhibitor-based antiretroviral therapy for…
New research from Yale University reveals that cell-to-cell transmission of HIV particles contributes to the…
(This article has been translated into English) An international team of researchers has designed small…
By turning HIV against itself, researchers at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research have demonstrated…
A new vaccine trial has revealed a weak spot in HIV, which could lead to…
Researchers have discovered a vaccine, developed from a single strain, that has shown to be…