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79Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
These are infections which are transmitted through sexual intercourse. Chlamydia Chlamydia is the commonest curable STD in developed world. It is caused by a germ called C. trachomatis. It is a major cause of pelvic inflammatory disease...
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69Caring for HIV positive woman
This article is going to identify a woman who I have been involved with providing care for during the past year within clinical placements, and analyse the care with reference to Lesley Page's Five Steps...
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73Gonorrhea: Symptoms and Treatment
Gonorrhea’s another little nasty that’s been around forever. It’s spread via the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and the CDC estimates 700,000 new cases every year. Which, of course, doesn’t include...
72Syphilis Causes and Treatment
Syphilis is a potentially fatal sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium (spirochete) called Treponema pallidum. The same organism causes another disease called yaws which is transmitted by close...
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72Trichomoniasis Symptoms and Cure
It’s somewhat stunning that so few teenagers have heard of Trichomoniasis, given that the CDC says it’s the single most common (treatable) STD among sexually active women. 7,400 new “Trich” (pronounced...
73What Does Herpes Look Like
Out of curiosity or just for the sake of verifying any doubts that you may have, you may want to know see what does herpes look like. Since it can be impossible for those who have herpes to show it to you in...
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77Male STD Testing
Every male who is, or has been, sexually active needs to get himself tested. That goes for gay men, straight men and in-between men. You owe it to yourself and to your partner, and anyone who thinks otherwise isn't mature enough to be taking their...
76Syphilis Symptoms and Treatment
Syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum. Most sexually active persons have heard of this sexually transmitted disease, but few seem to realize how prevalent it's becoming;...
69Does Herpes Look Like A Pimple?
I'd like to say no, but the truth is more complicated than a simple yes or no. Herpes does look like a pimple. At least it can, in the beginning. We'll have to go through the cycle of a herpes outbreak in order to give you a clear picture of the...
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65Herpes Simplex 1
According to a research, it has been shown that one out of five teens and adults in the United States are known to be infected with herpes. There are two types of viruses that cause this infectious disease,...
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