David E. Newton holds a BA in chemistry, an MA in education from the University of Michigan, and an EdD in science education from Harvard University.

• Preface,1 Background and History,Sexual Diseases,History of STIs in the Ancient World,Mesopotamia,Greece and Rome,The Middle Ages,The Appearance of Syphilis,Treatments for STIs in History,STIs: What and How?,Theories of Miasma,Cell Theory to Germ Theory,The Discovery of Causative Agents for STIs,The Viral Infections,Herpes,Hepatitis,Human Papillomavirus,Human Immunodeficiency Virus,Diagnosis and Treatment,Vaccines,Conclusion,References,2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions,"Cautious Exuberance" to "Troubled Concern,"The Battle against Gonorrhea,Syphilis: A Disheartening State of Affairs,A New Kind of Challenge: Chlamydia,A Harbinger of Cancer: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease,HIV: An Epidemic under Control?,Vaccine Successes: Hepatitis,The Silent Epidemic: Herpes,Emerging Sexually Transmitted Diseases,Conclusion,References,3 Perspectives,Introduction,Syringe Access and HIV by Stephen Alsum,Expedited Partner Therapy and the Role It Can Play in Reducing Sexually Transmitted Infections by Lesli Choat,Using Public Transportation to Increase Awareness of Syphilis by Josh Ferrer,A New Era in the Stirrups by Stacy Mintzer Herlihy,Stigma and STIs by Patricia Paluzzi,Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Missed Opportunity for Prevention by Chelsea Shannon,Economic Coverage of HPV Vaccination by Mia Tsang,HIV and Condom Negotiation by Liesl Nydegger,4 Profiles,Introduction,Advocates for Youth,American Sexual Health Association,American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association,amfAR: The Foundation for AIDS Research,Baruch S. Blumberg (1925–2011),John C. Cutler (1915–2003),Division of STD Prevention,Paul Ehrlich (1854–1915),Ian Frazer (1953–),Gay Men's Health Crisis,Ludwig Halberstädter (1876–1949),Hippocrates (ca. 460 BCE to ca. 370 BCE),International Society for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research,International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections,Larry Kramer (1935–),Luc Montagnier (1932–),National Coalition of STD Directors,National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers,Albert Ludwig Sigesmund Neisser (1855–1916),Hideyo Noguchi (1876–1928),Thomas J. Parran Jr. (1892–1968),Planned Parenthood,Project Inform,Philippe Ricord (1800–1889),Fritz Schaudinn (1871–1906),Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States,Stanislaus Josef Mathias von Prowazek (1875–1915),August Paul von Wassermann (1866–1925),Harald zur Hausen (1936–),5 Data and Documents,Introduction,Data,Table 5.1. Incidence of Certain STIs in the United States, 1941–2015,Table 5.2. Cases of Chlamydia in the United States, by Age and Sex, 2015,Table 5.3. Cases of Gonorrhea in the United States, by Age and Sex, 2015,Table 5.4. Cases of Primary and Secondary Syphilis in the United States, by Age and Sex, 2015,Table 5.5. States with Highest and Lowest Rates of Certain STIs, 2015,Table 5.6. HIV Infection Statistics, United States, 2015,Table 5.7. Prevalence of Any Genital HPV among Adults Aged 18–59,Documents,BN v. KK (1988),GL v. ML (1988),Doe v. Roe (1990),United States v. Staff Sergeant Adolphus A. Young (2016),Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2015 (2016),National Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2015 (2016),Federal Legislation (as of 2017),Payment of Cost of Testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (1994),Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Prevention and Control Projects and Programs (2017),State Laws (as of 2017),Reportable Disease,Confidentiality,STI Education,Partner Notification,Testing of Prisoners,Anyone Convicted (or Accused) of a Sexual Assault,Reasonable Cause,Quarantine,Human Papillomavirus Vaccine,6 Resources,Introduction,Books,Articles,Reports,Internet,7 Chronology,Glossary,Index,About the Author,

A basic, well-referenced introduction to an incredibly broad subject. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers.