Diagnosis of Gonorrhea infection , What are the available tests?
Some infected persons, men and women, may miss the diagnosis of gonorrhea, as they may not have any symptoms. So,
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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.
Gonorrhea infection , basic facts – Update as of 2021
Basic Gonorrhea Facts Gonorrhea infection Facts include: Gonorrhea is a very common infectionGonorrhea can infect both men and women –
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HIV vs AIDS: the 5 Main differences?
Understanding the key differences between HIV vs AIDS is critical for health literacy and prevention. The difference between HIV (Human
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