Sexually Transmitted Diseases Journal
ASTDA’s flagship peer‑reviewed journal advancing STI science and practice worldwide.
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About the Journal
Sexually Transmitted Diseases is the flagship, peer‑reviewed journal of the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association (ASTDA). It is a leading international forum for high‑quality research advancing the science and practice of sexually transmitted infection prevention, diagnosis, and care.
The journal publishes original, rigorously reviewed scholarship spanning clinical, laboratory, epidemiologic, behavioral, public health, and historical perspectives. Access to the journal is included as a benefit of ASTDA membership, supporting the Association’s mission to disseminate authoritative evidence and strengthen the global STI professional community.
What You Can Publish
Original Articles
Share peer‑reviewed research to advance evidence‑based STI prevention, diagnosis, and care.
Case Studies
Submit case reports to help clinicians learn from real‑world STI challenges, insights, and effective solutions today.
Reviews
Support the field by submitting reviews that clarify key findings and strengthen STI research and practice.
Editorial/Commentaries
Contribute your editorial voice to advance understanding and spark discussion across the STI field.
Letters
Share your letters to contribute perspective and strengthen dialogue across the STI research community.
Photographs
Contribute photographs to strengthen understanding of STI presentations, treatment, and community care.
Special Sections & Initiatives
The Real World of STD Prevention
Early Career Investigator Award
Editorial Leadership
Publisher and Access Information
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins / Wolters Kluwer A leading global publisher of peer‑reviewed medical and health sciences journals
- Member BenefitASTDA members receive full‑text online access to Sexually Transmitted Diseases as a core benefit of membership
- Submissions & Peer ReviewManuscripts are submitted through the publisher’s online system and evaluated through a rigorous peer‑review process
- Alerts & Discoverability Readers can sign up for electronic table‑of‑contents (eTOC) alerts to stay current with newly published issues
Ready to Contribute to the Field?
Sexually Transmitted Diseases now offers a simple, format‑neutral submission process, making manuscript submission faster, easier, and more author‑friendly.