Articles about STDs
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Birth Control Methods & STD Prevention
Birth Control Basics
Overview
In today’s changing world, several types of birth control are available that were previously considered unthinkable. There are methods of birth control available for both men and women, methods that are permanent as well as temporary, and types that can prevent sexually transmitted diseases as well as pregnancy....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Alternative & Natural Genital Warts Help
Genital Warts Natural and Alternative Treatment Remedies
by S.A....
Friday, May 27, 2005
HIV & AIDS Information
HIV and AIDS
What is HIV?
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. This virus damages the body’s T-cells, which fight off infections and diseases....
Friday, May 27, 2005
Pubic Live and Crabs Information
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Overview
Pubic lice, a sexually transmitted disease, is also known as “crabs” because of the six legs the lice have. This infection is common worldwide, and is curable as well as preventable....
Friday, May 27, 2005
Syphilis Symptoms and Stages
Stages and Symptoms of Syphilis
Primary syphilis
Can appear 10 to 90 days after initial exposureSymptoms:A chancre appears at the sight of initial exposure to the bacterium.A chancre resembles a small, round, firm, elevated sore that is painless....
Friday, May 27, 2005
Syphilis Overview and Information
Syphilis
Overview
Syphilis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that is almost always transmitted sexually. Antibiotics can readily cure the condition, although sometimes symptoms can go unnoticed and individuals infected with the disease might not realize they have been exposed....
Friday, May 27, 2005
Molluscum Contagiosum Information
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum Contagiosum is a common viral infection that affects both children and adults.It is most common in children and is passed on through their saliva....
Friday, May 27, 2005
Herpes Symptoms
Symptoms
Although herpes does not cause a huge risk in healthy
adults, it can lead to discomfort and pain, in addition to being inconvenient.
Generally when an infected person exhibits symptoms they are shedding the virus
from that location....
Friday, May 27, 2005
Herpes Causes and Effects
How herpes infects the person
The virus enters the host
The virus enters the body through a mucous membrane (usually mouth or genitals) or through a lesion in the skin.The virus replicates itself using the host skin or mucous membrane cells....
Friday, May 27, 2005
Herpes Treatments
How herpes can be diagnosed
Herpes is sometimes difficult to diagnose, especially if the individual does not have typical herpes symptoms or is asymptomatic. However, there are several diagnostic tests available....
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Herpes Information Overview
Herpes
Overview
Herpes is a very common and contagious viral infection that affects both males and females around the world. Once infected, the individual will harbor the virus for life....
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Gonorrhea Information
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted
disease. About 350,000 people report infection each year....
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Genital Warts Information
Genital Warts
Genital warts are actually a common symptom of another disease, human papillomavirus, or HPV. Here are some facts about HPV....
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Chlamydia Disease Information
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium known as Chlamydia trachomatis.
Chlamydia is the most common bacterial STD in the United States....
