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Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) is an international journal on sexual health covering the transmission, prevention, diagnosis, natural history and treatment of STIs and HIV, including emerging infections where sexual transmission plays a role and related aspects of sexual health. It publishes original research, reviews, editorials and correspondence spanning clinical, translational, laboratory, public health and sociological aspects of infections worldwide and is the official journal of the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV.

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Subject Infectious Diseases
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1368-4973
eISSN 1472-3263
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Subscription journal with hybrid open access option

Submission Instructions

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

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 3000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, figures, references, and compulsory end statements. Manuscript must include key messages after the abstract under the headings What is already known on this topic, What this study adds, and How this study might affect research, practice or policy.
References References must not exceed 30.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 4 tables and/or figures is allowed.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be up to 300 words.
Manuscript Main text must be up to 3500 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, figures, references, and compulsory end statements. Manuscript must include key messages after the abstract under the headings: What is already known on this topic; What this study adds; How this study might affect research, practice or policy.
References References may include up to 100 entries.
Figures & Tables Articles may include up to 6 tables and/or figures.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be no more than 300 words.
Manuscript Main text must be no more than 3500 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, figures, references, and compulsory end statements. Manuscript must include a key messages box covering the rationale for the review, the main findings, the implications and limitations of the findings, and any remaining areas of uncertainty and research need.
References Review articles may include up to 50 references.
Figures & Tables Review articles may include up to 6 tables and figures in total.
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Short Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Short Reports. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Main text must be no more than 1500 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, figures, references, and compulsory end statements. Manuscript must include a key messages box covering the rationale for the research, the main findings, the implications and limitations of the findings, and remaining areas of uncertainty and research need.
References Short Reports may include up to 10 references.
Figures & Tables Short Reports are limited to one table or figure.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover letter is required to explain why the lessons of the case are important for other people's practice. Cover letter must make clear why the lessons of the case are important for other people's practice.
Abstract Abstract is required for Case Report articles. Abstract must be up to 150 words.
Manuscript Main text must be up to 750 words. Manuscript must contain Background, Presentation, Investigations if relevant, Differential diagnosis if relevant, Treatment if relevant, and Discussion. Manuscript must include a key messages box with learning points after the abstract or within the article as specified.
References References are limited to 10.
Figures & Tables Articles are limited to 1 table or figure.
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Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Main text must be no more than 750 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, figures, references, and compulsory end statements.
References References are limited to 10.
Figures & Tables Letters may include a maximum of 1 table or figure.
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Recent Publications

Research news in clinical context

Angelo Roberto Raccagni, Marina Daskalopoulou, Rachel Herbert, Drieda Zace

10.1136/sextrans-2025-056819
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Long-acting antiretrovirals—in it for the long haul

Matthew Page, Fiona Cresswell

10.1136/sextrans-2026-056916
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Trends of bacterial sexually transmitted infections with doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis among people using pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV

Yi-Ting Chen, Kuan-Yin Lin, Hsin-Yun Sun, Yu-Shan Huang, Wang-Da Liu, Yu-Chung Chuang, Aristine Cheng, Wang-Huei Sheng, Szu-Min Hsieh, Sung-Ching Pan, Un-In Wu, Li-Hsin Su, Yi-Ching Su, Wen-Chun Liu, Pei-Ying Wu, Yu-Zhen Luo, Hsi-Yen Chang, Ling-Ya Chen, Chien-Ching Hung

10.1136/sextrans-2026-056920
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Infections detected in women with pelvic inflammatory disease: a retrospective case series

Kay Htaik, Catriona S Bradshaw, Erica L Plummer, Laura Grimminck Matthews, Nishtha Malhotra, Natasha L Wild, Eric P F Chow, Lenka A Vodstrcil

10.1136/sextrans-2026-056959
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Research news in clinical context

Marina Daskalopoulou, Rachel Herbert, Giovanni Villa, Drieda Zace

10.1136/sextrans-2025-056817
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median time to first decision without review: 7 days; median time to first decision with review: 64 days; median time from acceptance to publication: 22 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for duplicate or related submissions to explain the relationship between manuscripts and should make clear the importance of a case report for practice.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription journal with hybrid open access option.

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Research Topics

Reproductive tract infections research Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Sex work and related issues Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Genital Health and Disease Urinary Tract Infections Management Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments Bacterial Infections and Vaccines HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses HIV Research and Treatment Reproductive Health and Contraception Hepatitis B Virus Studies Pelvic floor disorders treatments Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues Urological Disorders and Treatments Virology and Viral Diseases HIV, TB, and STIs Epidemiology Medicine and Dermatology Studies History Reproductive System and Pregnancy Hepatitis C virus research HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment Primary Care and Health Outcomes

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