Tampons have been a regulated medical device since the 1980s when a series of toxic shock deaths raised questions about their ...

The cervicovaginal microbiome's role in Chlamydia infections underscores the need for molecular classification to enhance ...

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and most people will have exposure at some ...

Women who develop bacterial vaginosis (BV) often later acquire chlamydia, a common and potentially serious sexually ...

This year, doctors in the United States will diagnose 14,000 women with cervical cancer and more than 4,000 will die from the ...

Genital herpes, an STI caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), is prevalent and commonly transmitted through sexual contact.

Viral or bacterial infections can occur in the middle of the ear. These often cause pain, inflammation, and fluid buildup. Treatment typically involves antibiotics. Ear infections are the most ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses have caused widespread infections in dairy cows and poultry in the United States, with sporadic human cases. We describe characteristics of human ...

An ear infection often happens when a virus or bacteria causes inflammation in the ear. The most common type of ear infection is a middle ear infection, which occurs when fluid builds up behind ...

If left untreated, infections can lead to pregnancy complications. Talk to your healthcare provider as soon as you notice changes to your vaginal discharge to ensure you get a diagnosis and ...