The total number of reportable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Minnesota dropped slightly to 16,702 in 2009, a 5 percent drop from the previous year, state health officials reported today.

If they do occur, they may vary depending on the potential body part. Symptoms may include: Chancroid is a rare bacterial infection that develops due to Haemophilus ducreyi. It can only spread ...

HIV invasion through the mucosa of the female lower genital tract contributes the largest number of new HIV infections worldwide. The second leading site of viral invasion is the lower male ...