Trends in Reportable Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the United States, 2004: National Surveillance Data for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis

2005 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
The United States ◽  
Surveillance Data ◽  
National Surveillance ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

2014 ◽  
pp. 46-57
Author(s):  
Sigal Yawetz ◽  
Jennifer A. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Genital Tract ◽  
The United States ◽  
Secondary Syphilis ◽  
Surveillance Data ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Awide variety of infectious agents are sexually transmitted (see table 6.1), causing an array of disease manifestations that are frequently not confined to the genital tract. According to the most recent Centers for Disease Control (CDC) surveillance data from 2009, the most common reportable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and primary and secondary syphilis, respectively, and the annual incidence of chlamydia and early syphilis is still increasing. Case reporting for more common STDs, such as genital herpes simplex virus (HSV), trichomonas, and human papilloma virus (HPV) infections is not required. In this chapter several of the most common ulcerative and nonulcerative STDs are discussed. The viral hepatitides (A, B, and C) and HIV merit individual attention and are not addressed in this chapter. Vaginitis and HPV are also not discussed here.

scholarly journals Pleasure and Sex Education: The Need for Broadening Both Content and Measurement

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie M. Kantor ◽  
Laura Lindberg
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sexual Pleasure ◽  
Healthy Relationships ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

Sex education in the United States is limited in both its content and the measures used to collect data on what is taught. The risk-reduction framework that guides the teaching of sex education in the United States focuses almost exclusively on avoiding unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, overlooking other critical topics such as the information and skills needed to form healthy relationships and content related to sexual pleasure. Young people express frustration about the lack of information on sexuality and sexual behavior that is included in sex education programs; sexual and gender minority youths, in particular, feel overlooked by current approaches. International guidance provides a more robust framework for developing and measuring sex education and suggests a number of areas in which US sex education can improve to better meet the needs of youths.

scholarly journals United States recommends annual HIV testing for gay men

2002 ◽  
Vol 6 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
C McGarrigle
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
New Guidelines

The United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published new guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) (1). The guidelines are for physicians and other healthcare providers who prevent and treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

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