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This information sheet discusses trichomoniasis, an STD that is caused by infection with a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. It describes the disease, and explains how it is diagnosed, transmitted, and treated. It also discusses the treatment and prevention of trichomoniasis, its...

This information sheet discusses genital herpes, the STD caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). It lists symptoms; diagnosis and transmission methods, including perinatal transmission; complications of genital herpes; the effect on pregnant women and their infants...

This pamphlet is an easy-to-read reference guide of locations within Baltimore that provide testing for HIV and syphilis. It provides clinic addresses, phone numbers, hours of operation, and additional references.

This information sheet discusses gonorrhea, a common STD that can cause infections in the genitals, rectum, and throat. Topics include transmission, prevention, risk, symptoms, testing and treatment. The sheet also discusses complications if the disease is left untreated and its effect on a pregnant...

This information sheet discusses the STD syphilis. It describes syphilis; how it is transmitted; its symptoms during the primary, secondary, latent and late stages; prevention; who is at risk; how syphilis affects the baby of an infected pregnant woman; testing; treatment and the possibility of...

This information sheet discusses bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition in which the vagina experiences an overgrowth of certain bacteria, and which often causes pain, discharge, odor, and itching or burning. The information sheet explains that the infection is common in women of childbearing age and...

This report presents a summary of 2006 surveillance data on trends in STDs in the United States, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The report examines overall trends, trends among at risk populations, including ethnic minorities and urban populations, gender differences, and the...

This information sheet discusses parent engagement in schools, which it defines as parents and school staff working together to support and improve the learning, development, and health of children and adolescents. It also discusses ways in way engagement can occur, what research shows, and types of...

This information sheet discusses congenital syphilis, what it is, how big the problem is in Texas, how to test for it, reporting requirements, and treatment.

This information sheet discusses expedited partner therapy in Texas, which is the practice of treating sex partners of heterosexual patients diagnosed with chlamydia or gonorrhea without an exam from a health care provider.