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Clinic-Based Testing for Rectal and Pharyngeal Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis Infections by Community-Based Organizations - Five Cities, United States, 2007

This report summarizes results of a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the San Francisco Department of Public Health to gather data on rectal and pharyngeal gonorrhea and chlamydia testing at screening sites managed by six gay-focused community-based organizations (CBOs) in five US cities during 2007. The purpose of the study was to determine sexually transmitted disease testing practices among CBOs serving men who have sex with men (MSM). Findings indicate that three organizations collected samples for nucleic acid amplification (NAA) testing and three for culture.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Arizona Youth: The Impact of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Genital Herpes on Arizona Adolescents, 2009

This report presents data on the impact of chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and genital herpes on 10-19 year olds in Arizona for 2009. The data were derived from the Arizona Department of Health Services STD Surveillance Database. The data are presented by race/ethnicity, county, and sex for each disease. It includes certain populations such as young adults in juvenile detention facilities. It is noted that chlamydia, gonorrhea, and herpes are more frequently diagnosed in young females than in young males.

Congenital Syphilis – United States, 2003-2008

This report summarizes the results of a CDC analysis of recent trends in congenital syphilis (CS) rates, using national surveillance data from the years 2003-2008. Results show that after declining for 14 years, the CS rate among infants aged <1 year increased 23 percent, from 8.2 cases per 100,000 live births in 2005 to 10.1 during 2008. The increase followed a 38 percent increase in primary and secondary syphilis rate among females aged =10 years from 2004-2007.

Seroprevalence of Herpes Simplex Type 2 Among Persons Aged 14-49 Years--United States, 2005-2008

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed serologic test results from persons aged 14-49 years who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2008, to determine whether HSV-2 seroprevalence in the United States has changed since 1999-2004. CDC also used the data to estimate HSV-2 seroprevalence by age, race/ethnicity, and reported lifetime number of sex partners. Results indicated that HSV-2 seroprevalence was 16.2 percent overall, not statistically different from that of 1999-2004, and was highest among women and non-Hispanic blacks.

Syphilis Outbreak Among American Indians--Arizona, 2007-2009

This report summarizes an enhanced outbreak response, which identified 106 cases of syphilis with onset from January 2007 to June 2009, including six congenital cases in a Southwest Indian Nation. The enhanced, coordinated multiagency response involved tribal and Pima County Health Departments, the Indian Health Service (IHS), the Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Arizona: 2009 Annual Report

This report presents data provided by laboratories and medical providers to the Arizona Department of Health Services STD Control Program. It presents reported chlamydia and gonorrhea cases and case rates per 100,000 population for the years 2004 to 2009, and reported rates by age group, sex, and race/ethnicity.

Male Latex Condom: Specification, Prequalification and Guidelines for Procurement 2010

This monograph presents purchase specifications and procurement guidelines for male latex condoms to ensure the highest level of safety for high volume purchases to meet the needs of harsh environmental conditions and the probability of less than ideal storage conditions. It describes a systematic process to support the manufacture, prequalification, procurement, and distribution that can meet the needs of different populations.

Resumen De La Hoja Informativa Sobre Los Condones

This information sheet discusses the use of the male latex condom to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. The information sheet explains that the most reliable ways to avoid STDs and HIV is to abstain from sexual activity, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner. Since many persons are unaware of their infection, the consistent and correct use of a condom is recommended.