Archive for September, 2008
Should I Consider The HPV Vaccine?
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008of HPV
It is extremely important that individuals who are sexually active learn what they can to protect themselves against diseases, such as the HPV virus. This virus affects a huge portion of the U.S. population; an estimated 50%. Along with this 50%, it is estimated that 80% of females will come in contact with this […]
Genital Herpes
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise across the UK, with a particularly “worrying” picture among young people, health experts said today.
There was a two per cent rise in the number of new cases of all STIs diagnosed at clinics between 2005 and 2006, figures showed.
Genital herpes was a cause for concern, with a nine […]
Genital Herpes
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008What is genital herpes?
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear as one […]
Genital HPV Infection
Monday, September 15th, 2008Human Papilloma Virus in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Impact of Condom Use on Its Spread
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is used to describe more than 100 different types of related viruses. HPV can be transmitted through contact with skin surfaces or genital fluids infected with the virus. Genital HPV infection is usually, though not always, sexually […]
Genital Herpes
Monday, September 15th, 2008Genital Herpes: A Hidden Epidemic
Genital herpes may not be deadly, but it can be physically painful and emotionally debilitating. Those who have it may suffer from painful sores as well as feelings of shame, regret, isolation, and undesirability.
“We, as a society, don’t do well with STDs,” says Terri Warren, R.N., owner of the Westover Heights […]
How Genital Warts Is Transmitted
Monday, September 8th, 2008types of HPV
Unfortunately, one of the things that individuals who are sexually active are faced with, is the fact that there are many sexually transmitted diseases out there today. Individuals who are sexually active must do everything they can to protect themselves against many types of diseases. One of these issues is genital warts. These […]
