sexually transmitted disease

STDs Can Have Significant Implications For Both Men And Women - Here’s How

The most prevalent STD in women is Chlamydia trachomatis, followed by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Jul 17, 2023, 18:44 PM IST

For the first time, vaccine shows protection against gonorrhea

The findings mark the first time a vaccine has shown any protection against gonorrhea and point to new avenues in the search for a specific vaccine to stop the global spread of 'super-gonorrhoea'.

Jul 11, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

This new antibiotic can be the cure for gonorrhoea – Read

People will be well aware that CO is a toxic molecule but that is at high concentrations. Here we are using very low concentrations which we know the bacteria are sensitive to.

Jan 05, 2017, 13:52 PM IST

How violence contributes to diseases among sex workers

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Aug 09, 2016, 19:23 PM IST

Columbus did not introduce syphilis to Europe: Study

Syphilis was widespread in Central Europe even before Christopher Columbus' famous voyage to America, say scientists who have identified several cases of the disease in Austria dating back to as early as 1320 AD.

Nov 23, 2015, 13:35 PM IST

Skin microbiome may fight common STDs

 Some bacteria residing in our skin may help fight infections caused by chancroid, a sexually transmitted disease (STD) common in the developing world that has been linked to enhanced HIV transmission, suggests new research.

Sep 16, 2015, 13:07 PM IST