Sexually Transmitted Infections

An Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect millions of people worldwide; approximately 1 in 5 adults in the US had an STI in 2018. More than 30 bacteria, viruses and bacteria can be transmitted through sexual contact. Many bacterial infections can be treated effectively using ceftriaxone, doxycycline, penicillin, moxifloxacin, and the nitroimidazoles for gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphilis, Mycoplasma genitalium, and trichomoniasis, respectively, although antibiotic resistance has reduced treatment options for gonorrhoea. Viral STIs are currently incurable: hepatitis B, herpes simplex virus, HIV and human papillomavirus, though effective vaccines are available for hepatitis B and HPV, there are several vaccine candidates for HIV and herpes are in clinical development.

Expert video highlights and insights from the conference hub and comprehensive peer-reviewed articles from our journal, touchREVIEWS in Infectious Diseases, provide updates on the changing treatment landscape. To learn more about how the latest developments impact on patient outcomes view our expert-led learning activities.

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Prof Barbara Van Der Pol: A voice for change in sexual health

touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES were thrilled to speak with Professor Barbara Van Der Pol (Professor of Medicine and Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL) about her perspectives on recent advances in sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnostic tools, management and breaking social barriers in sexual health. Prof Van Der Pol specializes in health behaviours and healthcare […]

HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Viral Infections

Greatest Hits of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re celebrating a wonderful year of content. From insightful expert Q&As and peer-reviewed articles to conference highlights and a wealth of medical education, it’s been a year filled with content that we hope has been useful to our audience. We’ve had the privilege of connecting with leading experts and working alongside medical societies to support the infectious diseases community with high-quality, easily accessible content.

Antimicrobial Resistance, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Viral Infections, Emerging Infections, Bacterial Infections

On the spot: How point-of-care testing is tackling rising STI rates

In this episode, we explore how point-of-care testing is transforming the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Joined by Dr Libby van Gerwen, we discuss the rising global STI rates and the role these innovative tests play in addressing the issue. We also explore the challenges current point-of-care tests face and how next-generation advancements could further transform the future of STI diagnosis and treatment.

Sexually Transmitted Infections, Viral Infections

Christoph Boesecke: Monkeypox outbreak – Diagnosis, symptoms and guidelines

Since 13 May 2022, rising cases of monkeypox have been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) across the United Kingdom and Europe, and even some cases in the US and Canada. Based on currently available information, cases have mainly but not exclusively been identified amongst men who have sex with men seeking care in […]

Sexually Transmitted Infections, Bacterial Infections

Olivia Van Gerwen, MD, MPH, International Women’s Day 2022: Perspectives from a Working Mother and Sexual Health and Infectious Diseases Specialist

As part of International Women’s Day, Dr Olivia Van Gerwen (The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Infectious Diseases, Birmingham, AL, USA) one of touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES Editorial board members, joins us to discuss her impressive career highlights, and her own experiences of building her career alongside raising a family and overcoming a medical illness. […]

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

An Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections