Sexually transmitted diseases
What happened in Israel after introducing the HPV vaccine to schools
A large–scale study by Maccabi found a significant decrease in the prevalence of genital warts among young people vaccinated in school.
Every sexually active person will encounter this virus at some point
Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be? - explainer
Experts advise cautious approach to summer fun as drug-resistant STDs increase globally
Male dogs more likely to develop nose, mouth cancers than females
The disease is transmitted by cells physically planting themselves from one animal to another, which occurs during mating, sniffing, scratching, and licking.
Israeli lab puts PCR testing in the palm of your hand
Visby Medical, founded by Israeli-born Adam de la Zerda, has found a way to speed up the test and also miniaturize it to about the size of an iPhone
AIDS task force urges Israelis to have safe sex after jump in HIV cases
Many of those who tested positive stated that they had sex without a condom with a partner who claimed that he was on PrEP, a medicine used to prevent contracting HIV.
New study sheds light on the causes of cold sores, herpes flare-ups
Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is one of the most common human pathogens in existence, present in approximately 40–90% of the population worldwide.
Spike in STI rates despite coronavirus restrictions
The high numbers were recorded despite expectations that the nationwide lockdown and social distancing regulations would decrease the infection rate of STIs.
HIV down in Israel but high-risk populations must still be on guard
An Israeli drug called Gammora has produced unprecedented results against the HIV virus.
Israel's religious community faces off against prostitution
Group seeks to lift veil from taboo topic in communities ruled by strict Jewish law.
Illegal migrant arrested on suspicion of infecting Israeli girlfriend with HIV
The 24 year old, living in the central Israel town of Rishon Lezion, was also held on suspicion to be residing in Israel illegally.
Jews in South Florida concerned but not panicked over Zika virus crisis
Florida has 322 or 16% of all cases of travel associated Zika in US States, second only to New York.
Israelis should avoid travel to Zika-affected areas
Haifa University researchers find connection between warm weather in northeast Brazil and spread of virus