The resurgence of syphilis, and particularly congenital syphilis, is not an arbitrary event, but rather a symptom of a deteriorating public health infrastructure.

For the first time in nearly a decade, all three commonly reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs)—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are on steep inclines.

As more and more men with syphilis reported meeting partners online, STD programs joined their HIV colleagues and ventured into sites to broadcast messages, conduct outreach, and offer partner services.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a single pill taken daily which prevents HIV acquisition. PrEP is a promising intervention to help reduce new infections and was approved in 2012 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for this purpose

Often times in public health conversations there is one portion of the community that is left out - black males.

A hidden, rarely discussed challenge is the rise of sexually transmitted disease (STDs) among young people in college.

Generations of adults have trusted condoms to protect them and the reliance on this trusted method just keeps growing.

ASTDA and NCSD have a unique perspective on this draft recommendation, as those we represent are on the front line of STD prevention and control throughout the country.

Here's the scoop on what's happening in Federal Policy from the NCSD policy team.

Here is a letter to fundees from CDC - Division of STD Prevention Director, Gail Bolan, MD regarding antibiotic resistant gonorrhea.