USPSTF Recommends Against Routine Serologic Screening for HSV
USPSTF recommends against routine serologic screening for genital herpes simplex virus infection in asymptomatic adolescents and adults.
USPSTF recommends against routine serologic screening for genital herpes simplex virus infection in asymptomatic adolescents and adults.
HPV16 DNA detected in fine-needle aspirations from neck masses is a reliable indicator for diagnosis of an HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer.
In a recent study, Listerine mouthwash significantly reduced the amount of pharyngeal gonorrhea.
Frequent groomers of pubic hair are 3 to 4 times more likely to contract a STIs.
HPV 16/18 testing to triage women is poorly sensitive in minor abnormal cytology.
Researchers found that the 3-dose regimen was as effective as treatment with daily pills.
Injections as effective as other contraceptives, but side effects prompted early halt of trial.
CDC recommends that only two does of HPV vaccine is needed for children 14 and younger, however, still recommend three doses for 15- to 26-year-olds.
Primary and secondary syphilis cases had the largest increase between 2014 and 2015.
Reduced testing could also reduce the number of false positives that women receive.