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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases is the official journal of the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association and is also affiliated with the International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections. It publishes 12 issues per year and covers research and commentary related to sexually transmitted infections, with article categories including Original Study, Case Report, and Letter to the Editor.

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Subject Infectious Diseases
Impact Factor 1.7
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0148-5717
eISSN 1537-4521
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access is an option for authors in this journal.

Submission Instructions

Sexually Transmitted Diseases accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly summarize the work, explain its appropriateness for the journal, and include statements of authorship, conflicts of interest, and ethical adherence.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 3500 words. Manuscript must be organized into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, followed by References, Tables, and Figures. Manuscript must include a title page and list three to five key words.
References References are limited to 30 print references. Manuscript style must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be numbered in text in order of appearance, list only the first three authors followed by et al. when there are more than three, and use standard journal name abbreviations for journal citations.
Figures & Tables Each figure must be submitted on a separate manuscript page after the references, and all tables must be grouped in a separate file rather than embedded in the manuscript body. Figures and tables must be cited consecutively in the text, figures must include legends, and each table must appear on a separate sheet with a title, column heads, and explanatory legends.
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Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for most submissions. Cover letter should include a brief overview of the work, why the article is appropriate for the journal, a statement of authorship, conflict of interest notifications, and ethical adherence.
Abstract A non-structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be non-structured.
Manuscript Reviews are limited to 3500 words. Reviews require a title page and a short summary, and narrative reviews must include the words "Narrative Review" in the title. Three to five key words must be listed.
References References are limited to 30 print references. Manuscript style must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be numbered in the text in order of appearance, and if there are more than three authors only the first three should be named followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Each figure must be submitted on a separate manuscript page after the references, and all tables must be grouped in a separate file rather than embedded in the manuscript body. Figures must be cited consecutively and include legends, and tables must be cited consecutively with each table on a separate sheet including a title, column heads, and explanatory legends.
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Notes

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for most submissions. Cover letter should include a 1–2 sentence overview of the work, a 1–2 sentence explanation of its appropriateness for the journal, a statement of authorship, conflict of interest notifications, and ethical adherence.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be less than 50 words. Abstract must be unstructured without separate subheads.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 1500 words. Separate headings such as Introduction and Materials and Methods may be used for Notes. Manuscript must include a title page and list three to five key words.
References References are limited to 30 print references. Manuscript style should follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be numbered in text in order of appearance, and if a reference has more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Notes may include one table or figure, and permission is required to submit more than two tables or figures. Each figure must be submitted on a separate manuscript page after the references, and all tables must be grouped in a separate file rather than embedded in the manuscript body. Figures and tables must be cited consecutively in the text in the order discussed.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly summarize the work, explain its suitability for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, include a statement of authorship, and disclose conflicts of interest.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be less than 50 words. Abstract must be unstructured without separate subheads.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 1500 words. All text should be presented in one section. Three to five key words must be included.
References References are limited to 30 print references. References must follow American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be numbered in the text in order of appearance, with only the first three authors listed before et al. when a work has more than three authors.
Figures & Tables One table or figure may be submitted, and permission is required to submit more than two tables or figures. Each figure must be submitted on a separate manuscript page after the references, and all tables must be grouped in a separate file rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figures and tables must be cited consecutively in the text and numbered in the order discussed, with legends required for all figures.
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Letters

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for Letters. Cover letter must include a brief overview of the work, why the article is appropriate for the journal, a statement of authorship, conflict of interest notifications, and ethical adherence.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters must not exceed 500 words. Letters require a title page, and letters commenting on recently published articles should reference the particular article.
References Reference lists for Letters should be kept to a minimum. Manuscript style should follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be numbered in the text in order of appearance, and if a reference has more than three authors, list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Each figure must be submitted on a separate manuscript page after the references, and all tables must be grouped in a separate file rather than embedded in the manuscript body.
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Recent Publications

The Global Syphilis Epidemic: Turning the Tide

Remco P. H. Peters, Arlene C. Seña, Alexander L. Greninger, Kimberly A. Workowski

10.1097/olq.0000000000002350
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Overview of the Shanghai International Syphilis Symposium (SISS 2025)

Pingyu Zhou, Justin D. Radolf

10.1097/olq.0000000000002354
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Innovations and Challenges in Syphilis Screening and Prevention Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Scoping Review

Mariam Assi, Kimberly A. Workowski, Leandro A. Mena

10.1097/olq.0000000000002338
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Congenital Syphilis Elimination in Latin America: A Systematic Analysis of Policy and Progress

Angelica E. Miranda, Jodie A. Dionne, Bernardo Nuche-Berenguer, Leandro Sereno, Mónica Alonso Gonzalez, Lori Newman

10.1097/olq.0000000000002337
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Key Considerations in Evaluating Syphilis Therapeutics

Lisa Frigati, Laurens Manning, Michael Marks, Oriol Mitjà, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Pingyu Zhou

10.1097/olq.0000000000002349
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

All articles will be published online within a few weeks of acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for most submissions. It should include a brief overview of the work, why the article is appropriate for the journal, a statement of authorship, conflict of interest notifications, ethical adherence, and whether the article has been posted in a recognized preprint archive.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access is an option for authors in this journal.

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Research Topics

Reproductive tract infections research Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Sex work and related issues Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Urinary Tract Infections Management Genital Health and Disease Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments Reproductive Health and Contraception Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Pelvic floor disorders treatments Hepatitis B Virus Studies Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research HIV Research and Treatment LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Urological Disorders and Treatments Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Virology and Viral Diseases Reproductive System and Pregnancy

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