With a new case in Sweden, what is the new mpox outbreak and should you be concerned?
Things to know about the resurgence of mpox.
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STD/STI
Listen to Dr. Levine: Take syphilis seriously
Dr. Rachel Levine, the transgender Assistant Secretary for Health, has a warning everyone in our community should heed.
March 28 2024 6:40 PM
Government steps in to stop ongoing syphilis spike
As cases continue to surge in the U.S., recent federal efforts aim to tackle the alarming trend.
February 05 2024 4:50 PM
CDC Greenlights Regular Mpox Vaccination for Those Most at Risk
Organization advisers vote to recommend routine use of mpox vaccines in order to protect people in high-risk groups.
October 30 2023 5:08 PM
Human Rights Campaign Data Shows Racial Disparities in Mpox Treatment
Only one tenth of Black people received treatment, despite accounting for one third of all new mpox cases.
March 20 2023 1:19 PM
First Cases of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Identified in the U.S.
Though only two cases of the new strain have been identified so far, it raises concerns of future outbreaks.
January 26 2023 8:39 AM
This Gay Nurse Joins Many Others Now Sharing Their Monkeypox Stories
Brian Thomas loved his Florida trip. Then the blisters appeared.
July 14 2022 11:12 AM
Everything you need to know about the new fungal infection impacting the LGBTQ+ community
A new case of sexually transmissible tinea has been reported in New York that can take months to clear up.
June 06 2024 1:37 PM
The government failed on mpox. Ritchie Torres's new bill addresses that
A new report highlights significant flaws in the federal handling of the mpox outbreak, emphasizing the need for a more unified response system to tackle future public health emergencies.
April 18 2024 1:21 PM
At risk for syphilis or chlamydia? There’s a PEP for that
Doxycycline may be the next frontier for queer men and trans women at high risk for certain STIs.
March 19 2024 12:04 PM
FDA Authorizes First Home Test For Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
Users of the new test won’t need a prescription and can activate it online.
November 16 2023 11:29 AM
As Syphilis Cases Rise, Clinics Struggle to Get Proper Antibiotic
The preferred treatment for syphilis is in short supply, and experts are urging the White House to intervene.
October 17 2023 5:27 PM
After-Sex Pill Could Reduce STIs for Gay Men & Trans Women
A low dose of an antibiotic could decrease some STIs affecting gay and bisexual men and transgender women.
August 16 2023 1:32 PM
Mpox is Almost Gone in the U.S., Leaving Lessons and Mysteries in its Wake
The U.S. public health emergency declaration for mpox (monkeypox) ends today.
January 31 2023 10:24 AM
Why are mpox cases in the U.S. on the rise again?
Experts point to a lag in vaccination rates in addition to other looming new threats.
April 08 2024 1:30 PM
Queer men aren't the only ones affected by recent syphilis spike
Maternal syphilis rates in the U.S. have tripled in recent years, CDC report shows, raising infection risk for infants.
February 27 2024 2:24 PM
Canada Has Some of the Highest Mpox Rates in the World
According to WHO, Canada is among 10 countries that have reported the highest cumulative number of mpox cases.
August 24 2023 1:11 PM
Syphilis Has Increased 128% Among Women in Houston Since 2019
Experts say it's especially vital for pregnant women to get tested for the treatable but potentially life-threatening STI.
July 17 2023 2:31 PM
Dissolvable Strips Made With Tobacco May Fight HIV, STIs
Tests are ongoing on the strips, which also function as contraceptives.
January 31 2023 9:34 AM
Doctors Haven't Seen So Many Cases of This STD in 72 Years
A new report shows an explosion in several sexually transmitted diseases.
September 20 2022 8:30 PM