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U.S. News South Dakota to Hold Conference on STD Infection RatesApril 10, 2008 Later this month, South Dakota will hold a conference to discuss STD rates in the state. The April 25 conference will be held at the Sanford University of South Dakota Medical Center. It is expected to draw health care professionals, educators, counselors and others involved in STD prevention and treatment. A recent CDC study found that nearly one in four US teenage girls has an STD; a state health official believes that rate could be even higher in South Dakota. Associated Press 04.03.2008 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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