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Trump’s Plan To Eradicate HIV Not Possible With STD Control

In 2000, America had just about eradicated congenital syphilis. However, since 2012, the number of congenital syphilis cases (babies born with the disease) has been rising with some places seeing a crisis-level outbreak.

Mark Riegel, MD

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WebMD Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Illegal FDA Approval Of STD Kits

WebMD Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Illegal FDA Approval Of STD Kits

A lawsuit has been filed by a nonprofit “industry watchdog” against WebMD’s consumer STD lab tests for allegedly misrepresenting its tests as being FDA approved.

Mark Riegel, MD

HPV Vaccine - Mandatory or Not?

HPV Vaccine - Mandatory or Not?

By now, you'd be hard pressed to find someone in this country who hasn't heard about the recent fight over a new HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine.

Mark Riegel, MD

WHO Uses New Evidence To Recommend Dolutegravir For Pregnant or Childbearing Women

WHO Uses New Evidence To Recommend Dolutegravir For Pregnant or Childbearing Women

The World Health Organization (WHO) is using new evidence about the HIV drug dolutegravir (DTG) to suggest it be the first and second line of treatment for populations such as pregnant women and women of childbearing ages.

Mark Riegel, MD

4 Steps To Dating With An STD

4 Steps To Dating With An STD

Dating is hard enough, as you got to find someone who is geographically and emotionally available – a person who shares similar interests as you and who you find attractive. Couple that with a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and it can be really complicated to date.

Mark Riegel, MD

Utah Health Officials Urging Parents To Get Kids HPV Vaccinated

Utah Health Officials Urging Parents To Get Kids HPV Vaccinated

With back to school just around the corner, health departments are reminding parents to get their kids vaccinated and updating their records.

Mark Riegel, MD

Does HPV Cause Infertility?

Does HPV Cause Infertility?

Many health conditions can affect a woman's fertility. Certain sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea and Chlamydia, have been known to cause infertility because they can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).

Mark Riegel, MD

HIV Facts & Statistics - Who’s Been Affected by HIV

HIV Facts & Statistics - Who’s Been Affected by HIV

Since the AIDS epidemic in the early 1980’s, millions of people have been diagnosed with AIDS. Many people who are infected with HIV never get AIDS today.

Mark Riegel, MD

Health Testing Centers Provide SelfCollect STD Testing Kits

Health Testing Centers Provide SelfCollect STD Testing Kits

When it comes to STD lab testing, people want something they can afford and is convenient without giving up their privacy.

Mark Riegel, MD

Texas Woman Diagnosed With Gonorrhea After Experiencing Joint Pain and Rash

Texas Woman Diagnosed With Gonorrhea After Experiencing Joint Pain and Rash

When a 20-year-old Dallas, Texas woman went to the hospital for a bumpy rash on her upper body, she was told that she had a sexually transmitted disease.

Mark Riegel, MD

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