Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways Herpes on the penis looks like clusters of small, fluid-filled blisters.The herpes virus is easily spread through intimate contact during oral, ...

The strong association between the presence of this microorganism in the genital tract and STI syndromes in men and women; Evidence that directed treatment aimed at eradicating this microorganism ...

While the vast majority of STIs don’t cause symptoms, some cause signs that you really can’t miss. Of course, those symptoms vary from one STI to another, says Khalil Ghanem, MD, PhD, an associate ...

The public health workforce tasked with fighting what has been a long-losing battle against sexually transmitted infections now finds itself confronted with a new, unfamiliar outlook: hope. After ...

Typical symptoms include small blisters that break open into painful sores on the genitals or surrounding areas. ‘If you have had unprotected sex but do not have any symptoms, you should wait around ...

It’s the decision no one wants to make. You’re diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Should you inform your partner(s)? If you do, what follows is the discussion no one wants to have.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can cause a thin discharge and a strong fish-like odor. Some evidence suggests that BV may be a sexually transmitted infection (STI).Treating ...