STD/STI
STDs and Specific Populations
General
STD Health Equity
From CDC's Division of STD Prevention
American Indians and Alaska Natives
CDC Resources
HPV Brochure for American Indian Women (PDF)
From CDC's Division of STD Prevention
Trichomoniasis Prevention and Treatment Information
Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about trichomoniasis. Find more questions and answers in Trichomoniasis—CDC Fact Sheet.
Syphilis Basics
Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about syphilis. Find more questions and answers in Syphilis—CDC Fact Sheet and Syphilis MSM (Men Who Have Sex With Men)—CDC Fact Sheet.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Basics
Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about pelvic inflammatory disease. Find more questions and answers in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)—CDC Fact Sheet.
- PID can lead to serious consequences in women, including difficulty getting pregnant.
- Untreated STDs can cause PID.
- You can prevent PID if you know how to protect yourself.
- If diagnosed and treated early, the complications of PID can be prevented.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection Basics
For more questions and answers, view Genital HPV Infection—Fact Sheet.
- HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States.
- There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers.
- Some health effects caused by HPV can be prevented with vaccines.
Herpes Basics
Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about genital herpes. Find more questions and answers in Genital Herpes—CDC Fact Sheet.
Gonorrhea Basics
Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about gonorrhea. Find more questions and answers in Gonorrhea—CDC Fact Sheet.
- Anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea.
- Gonorrhea can be cured with the right medication.
- Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious health problems in both women and men.
Chlamydia Basics
Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about chlamydia. Find more questions and answers in Chlamydia—CDC Fact Sheet.