New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available.

The FDA has authorized the first at-home testing kits for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis, along with new gonorrhea ...

Many health insurance plans are required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to cover certain STD screenings without ...

At-home STD tests offer convenience and privacy while testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These diseases are also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you're sexually active ...

LetsGetChecked offers a range of multiple STI tests in collaboration with CLIA-certified laboratories. This test can identify the five most common STIs, making it a good option for those who want to ...

With a strong reputation as a discreet STI testing service with fast results, Priority STD has a lot to offer. Here’s our review of the tests, including cost and user feedback. Share on Pinterest ...

Several conditions can cause a false-positive syphilis test result. However, healthcare professionals often use two different tests to diagnose a person with syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually ...

A rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test is a blood test used to screen you for syphilis. It works by detecting the nonspecific antibodies that your body produces while fighting the infection. Syphilis is a ...

Genital ulcers could be one of many sexually transmitted diseases or an infection that is not transmitted by sex. An expert walks you through a case. This is the first of a three-part series on ...

Syphilis cases are spiking in Marion County, with a 216% increase from 2018 to 2022, Marion County Health and Human Services data shows. The rise in cases is widespread, according to the health ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Syphilis is spreading at alarming rates in Tennessee, with cases up 162% over a five-year period. However, getting tested just got easier. Middle Tennessee health experts say ...

A spike in the number of babies born with syphilis has alarmed state health officials, with a vast majority of the cases reported in Milwaukee County. Congenital syphilis − when a pregnant person with ...