Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) is a peer-reviewed journal that welcomes the submission of papers on clinical, laboratory, immunological, epidemiological, behavioral, public health, and historical topics pertaining to Sexually Transmitted Diseases and related fields. The Journal publishes:Original Articles Reports of newly delineated syndromes; new investigations into mechanism of disease; descriptions of clinical experiences; reports of therapeutic trials; and other original contributions to etiology, pathology, epidemiology, sociology, diagnosis, or treatment. The maximum length is 3500 words.Notes/Case ReportsNotes are brief research reports that do not require a full-length article to describe the research findings. Case reports include descriptions of unusual manifestations of disease or of new procedures. We publish few case reports and will consider only if truly important for clinical care or understanding of STD. Both are limited to 1500 words.Reviews Reviews are detailed critical surveys of a particular topic. Both narrative reviews and systematic reviews are accepted. If a narrative review is submitted, the title should include the words "A Narrative Review". The maximum length is 3500 words.Editorials/Commentaries Editorials are commissioned by the journal editorial staff. Commentaries may be commissioned or initiated by the authors. Both are statements of personal opinion or evaluation of current progress in a particular area of research. Editorials are limited to 1500 words. Commentaries are limited to 2000 words, unless permission is obtained from the editorial staff. We encourage submitting a concept of a planned commentary to the Editor before submission.