Infection with HIV: Understanding the 3 Stages
HIV infection is caused by human immunodeficiency virus that attacks the immune system. It can lead to AIDS, (acquired immunodeficiency
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases – STDs
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are spread, mainly, through sexual contact.
- There are several types of Sexually Transmitted Diseases – STDs including:
- Bacterial STDs: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are all bacterial STIs.
- Viral STDs: Herpes, HPV, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are all viral STIs.
- Parasitic STDs: Trichomoniasis is a parasitic STD.
- Fungal STDs: Candidiasis (yeast infection) is a fungal STD.
- Protozoal STDs: Amoebiasis and giardiasis are protozoan STDs.
- Bacterial STIs can be easily treated with antibiotics but early detection is key to prevent serious health complications and to avoid further spread of the infection.
- Viral STIs can cause a range of symptoms and health effects and some of them are incurable, but treatment and management options are available.
- It is important for individuals who are sexually active to get tested regularly.
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Unprotected Sex, how can you Protect Yourself?
Unprotected sex means doing sex without planning or protection. What does it mean? Do I need to do a plan
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What is U=U? HIV infection transmission
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Are you aware of the most common STD lab tests? Do you know which tests are essential for accurate diagnosis?
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Negative HIV test while you have HIV: is it possible?
When a person is infected with HIV, he will never get a negative HIV test. His test will be always
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Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common STD. According to the CDC, it affects 79 million Americans. An estimated 20 million
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Chlamydia Infection, the most common of STDs
Chlamydia is one of the most common STDs. It’s caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis, which can be transmitted through
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Hepatitis B Infection: Causes, Transmission and Types
What is hepatitis B? Many of us know what hepatitis B infection is and also know how dangerous it is.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) remain a significant public health concern worldwide, Philippines is not an exception. Despite advances in medicine
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