Herpes Testing
Is that sore or rash actually genital herpes? Can you tell by just looking? Can a healthcare provider? No! When it comes to diagnosing genital herpes, it takes more than a look.
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Signs and Symptoms of Herpes—What You Should Know
Most people with herpes won’t experience symptoms, but knowing what to look for can make you more aware.
Five Things You Should Know about Herpes
ASHA answers many questions from the public about STIs, including about genital herpes. Here we offer five things to know about how to manage this common infection.
Position Statements
Position Statements ASHA publishes Position Statements on emerging issues in health policy as part of its advocacy work. These statements are intended to reflect the perspective of Americans affected by
Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections—How It Works
Many STIs have no signs or symptoms in the majority of people infected. The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested.
World Health Organization Declares Mpox a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern”
The World Health Association recently declared a global health emergency amid rising cases of mpox. The current outbreak, which began in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DCR), is caused by a deadlier form of the virus than the one that spread throughout the world in 2022.
Doxy PEP is a New Strategy to Help Prevent STIs
Doxy PEP is the strategy of taking the antibiotic doxycycline after condomless oral or anal sex to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis.
CDC Warns About Worrisome New Mpox Outbreak
An outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is worrying public health officials. This is the largest outbreak in the country’s history and is caused by a deadlier type of the virus than the one that spread across the globe in 2022.
Mpox Cases Inch Up, But We Know More Than We Did Last Summer
The CDC issued an advisory statement this month to remind individuals and healthcare providers that the mpox (formerly called monkeypox) outbreak we saw in the United States last summer is not over.
Testing for STIs at home? Yes, it’s possible—and popular
Testing for STIs at home? It’s possible, and an increasingly popular option. Read on to better understand how home testing works and what free at-home tests are available in your area.