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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 summarizes results from the second National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS) data collection cycle among injecting drug users (IDUs) – NHBS-IDU2– which was conducted during June–December 2009. The report provides unweighted data that can be used to describe the prevalence of HIV...

This report examined results of a prospective partner series study conducted in North Carolina and of an in depth evaluation of one of the partner networks. The approach for partner services used involved contacting partners of individuals newly diagnosed with HIV infection and using sexual and...

This information sheet illustrates CDC’s new recommendations for laboratories to capitalize on the latest available technologies in HIV testing to help diagnose infections as much as 3-4 weeks sooner than the previous testing approach. Early diagnosis is critical since many new infections are...

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 poster has eight bullet points about the HIV testing law in New York. Although health care providers are now required to offer an HIV test to everyone aged 13-64, testing is still voluntary and anonymous testing is available in certain locations.

This poster has eight bullet points about the HIV testing law in New York. Although health care providers are now required to offer an HIV test to everyone aged 13-64, testing is still voluntary and anonymous testing is available in certain locations.

This poster has eight bullet points about the HIV testing law in New York. Although health care providers are now required to offer an HIV test to everyone aged 13-64, testing is still voluntary and anonymous testing is available in certain locations.

This poster has eight bullet points about the HIV testing law in New York. Although health care providers are now required to offer an HIV test to everyone aged 13-64, testing is still voluntary and anonymous testing is available in certain locations.