Sexually transmitted diseases
Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be? - explainer
The WHO declares mpox a global health emergency as a new, more contagious strain spreads. Here's what you need to know.
Experts advise cautious approach to summer fun as drug-resistant STDs increase globally
Breakthrough: Can one pill after sex prevent STDs?
Condom use declines, STD rates increase
Israel sees alarming rise in syphilis infection rates - Health Ministry
Head of Belinson Hospital's dermatology and venereal diseases department expresses concern over growing number of cases.
Syphilis: What you need to know about this serious disease - explainer
Syphilis is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum, and is particularly dangerous for unborn children. As cases rise, here is what you need to know.
Antibiotic shortages expected to worsen syphilis epidemic - NYT
Pfizer announced that there would be shortages of Bicillin L-A last month. Bicillin L-A is a long-acting injectable antibiotic that is also known as penicillin G benzathine.
Chlamydia: What is this common STI and is it curable? - explainer
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the world and while it is very treatable, cases are still frequent. Here's what you need to know.
Man tests positive for COVID-19, monkeypox and HIV all at once
It is as of yet unclear if monkeypox, SARS-CoV-2 and HIV co-infection aggravate the patient's condition.
Why are more and more people contracting STDs and how do we stop it?
Cases of STDs have increased for a variety of reasons. How can one avoid getting infected, and what are the signs that infection has occurred?
Monkeypox symptoms may look different than in past cases - study
WHO Europe has forecast just over 27,000 monkeypox cases in 88 countries by Aug. 2, up from 17,800 cases in nearly 70 countries at the latest count.
Monkeypox emergency could last months, with window closing to stop spread, experts say
Action stemming from that declaration needs to be urgent, including increased vaccination, testing, isolation for those infected and contact tracing, global health experts said.
Male dogs more likely to develop nose, mouth cancers than females
The disease is transmitted by cells physically planting themselves from one animal to another, which occurs during mating, sniffing, scratching, and licking.
Israeli lab puts PCR testing in the palm of your hand
Visby Medical, founded by Israeli-born Adam de la Zerda, has found a way to speed up the test and also miniaturize it to about the size of an iPhone
AIDS task force urges Israelis to have safe sex after jump in HIV cases
Many of those who tested positive stated that they had sex without a condom with a partner who claimed that he was on PrEP, a medicine used to prevent contracting HIV.
