Non-HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections
A Guide to HIV and Hep C Coinfection
The good news is that most people can stay healthy when they have HIV and hep C together, but the key to staying healthy is to learn as much as you can.
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Why Aren't More Queer Men Getting Anal Pap Smears?
Very few people access -- or even know about -- the test that can help detect whether you have HPV in your anus. But it should be a staple of gay and bisexual men's health care.
Looking for HIV Testing or Care? There's an Updated Locator for You
Just in time for National HIV Testing Day, HIV.gov launches a new tool to find key providers and services.
Stop Blaming PrEP for the Rise in STIs -- the Picture Is More Complex Than That
"PrEP must not be cast as the lone villain in the syphilis crisis, nor MSM engaging in chemsex cast as debauched vectors of transmission."
Hepatitis Cure, Sofosbuvir, Turns 5 Years Old: The Vast Majority of People Still Have Not Been Treated
"The mind-boggling profits that Gilead earned since the launch of sofosbuvir could treat every person currently waiting for the hepatitis C cure while earning over US$16 billion in profits for shareholders."
Chemsex and PrEP Reliance Are Fuelling a Rise in Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
Syphilis is back and spreading quickly. What makes the resurgence of syphilis somewhat different this time is that the vast majority of these new cases are being found among men who have sex with men.
Reported STDs in the United States, 2017: High Burden of STDs Threatens Millions of Americans
As STD prevention funding declines, the CDC is reporting a sharp increase in all STDs across the U.S. This fact sheet summarizes their findings.
Newborn Syphilis Cases More Than Double in Four Years, Reaching 20-Year High
Cases of congenital syphilis more than doubled in the U.S. since 2013, outpacing overall increases in STDs nationwide.
New CDC Analysis Shows Steep and Sustained Increases in STDs in Recent Years
Nearly 2.3 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were diagnosed in the United States in 2017, according to preliminary data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the National STD Prevention Conference...
Hepatitis C and Sugar
Is sugar bad for the liver? What about stevia, agave, honey, and coconut sugar? What people with hepatitis C need to know.
Which Hepatitis C Treatment Is Right for Me?
With so many options, there can be confusion over what hepatitis C treatment to take.