Organization
The
Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP) conducts surveillance;
epidemiologic, behavioral, and operations research; and program
evaluation related to STDs, including syphilis, gonorrhea,
chlamydia, human papillomavirus, genital herpes, and hepatitis B;
assists States and selected localities in reaching those at risk for
infection with STDs; works to prevent infertility and pelvic
inflammatory disease and its complications, which can include
ectopic pregnancy, cancer, and fetal or infant death; and
collaborates with other agencies and groups, particularly
community-based organizations, to enhance STD prevention awareness.
DSTDP also supports programs in developing countries for
surveillance, research, and prevention.
DSTDP is a
division of the National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention
(NCHSTP). |