Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Gilead Sciences has partnered with the Global Fund to supply up to 2 million doses of its long-acting HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, to low and lower-middle income countries.

This investigational two-drug regimen for treatment of adults with virologically suppressed HIV was given a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of April 28, 2026.

A coalition of over 100 US companies is supporting the federal initiative to end the HIV epidemic by 2030, but legal and funding threats now jeopardize this progress and the significant health and economic benefits it promises.

As the cohort of people living with HIV in the US ages, HIV care programs must rapidly adapt to the changing needs of older adults with HIV.

In a phase 3 study, GSK’s gepotidacin demonstrated 92% efficacy against the sexually transmitted infection.

To meet ambitious targets for ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic, governments must unite in a global effort to improve access to CD4 testing.

A new analysis raises concerns over the stoppage of funding for this long-standing program, which could have major impacts on global public health for years to come.

The 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act is overshadowed by threats to HIV prevention efforts, including a looming Supreme Court case that could eliminate no-cost access to preexposure prophylaxis and other preventive services. Simultaneously, deep federal cuts and restructuring have destabilized critical public health infrastructure, jeopardizing decades of progress in the fight against HIV.

Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, Merck’s RSV antibody, and Innoviva’s gonorrhea antibiotic await regulatory decisions this quarter.

The Visby Medical Women’s Sexual Health Test can screen for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis.

Carl Schmid, executive director, HIV + Hepatitis Policy Institute, explains how a Supreme Court case could have far reaching implications for greater health screenings and preventative services beyond HIV and hepatitis.

In a small study, investigators found they could reduce the antiretroviral therapy (ART) dosing to longer durations and the treatment remained safe and efficacious.

Joseph Cherabie MD, MSc, explains the importance of how these 2 components go hand-in-hand, and what it means to continue forward in spite of being in an unpredictable time.

A recent study emphasizes the genetic diversity within the ompA-genotype L2b clade, enhancing our understanding of sexually transmitted infections and how they are transmitted.

Jaime Garcia-Iglesias, PhD discusses community involvement, holistic benefits, and strategies for equitable rollout of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis.

The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date is set for June 19. And if it is approved, it would be the first and only twice-yearly HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Cabotegravir (Vocabria) + rilpivirine (Rekambys) is the first and only complete long-acting injectable regimen for the treatment of HIV.

Roche's cobas liat molecular tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and Mycoplasma genitalium provide fast, accurate diagnoses in under 20 minutes.

In persons living with HIV and diabetes, the management of diabetes is lagging behind the evidence. Despite SGLT-2 inhibitors demonstrating robust clinical data in the general population, they are grossly underused in persons with HIV and diabetes.

There are high infection rates in this population, but limited opportunities to bring about awareness and education. However, a newer program sponsored by ViiV Healthcare looks to engage these women and bring about a better understanding behind transmission and care.

New findings explore how HSV-1 infection influences tau phosphorylation via the cGAS-STING-TBK1 pathway, offering potential therapeutic avenues for Alzheimer's treatment.

In a retrospective cohort study, a health system found this form of prophylaxis led to substantial reductions in 2 of 3 sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a mostly male population.

During its 2 phase 3 clinical trials, the twice-yearly prophylaxis injection was found to be highly efficacious in preventing infection.

Sexual transmission was confirmed for nine of the 22 viruses studied, including Ebola, Zika, and mpox, making it a key factor in ongoing disease spread.

This comes after Japan recently announced it will donate over 3 million doses of the mpox vaccine, LC16m8 to a country in Africa.

The significance of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been a game changer for people living with HIV (PLWH). Still, there are some cardiovascular risks associated with different ART classes—particularly protease inhibitors (PIs), non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), and integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs). Authors review a piece in the literature around this area of study.

The late-breaking ID Week session reported on the once-weekly oral regimen being studied for use in people with HIV who are virologically suppressed.

The Gilead capsid inhibitor has been shown to have less adverse events compared to another PrEP, and the company plans to begin regulatory filings for approval before the end of this year.