Gonorrhoea Resistant to Several Classes of Antibiotics Identified for the First Time

Research from the US suggests that a new “super” strain of gonorrhoea has already started infecting individual. This strain is resistant to nearly every class of antibiotic used for the treatment of the STD. the situation is considered a public health crisis that necessitates the development of a brand new therapeutic approach.

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The STD and Non-STD Causes of Penile Discharge

Urine, pre-ejaculate and ejaculate are what we know as normal penile discharge. However, medical evaluations are necessary if discharge occurs when people are not urinating or engaging in any sexual activities. Besides being associated with chlamydia and gonorrhea, there are also non-STD causes of penile discharge such as urinary tract infection (UTI), prostatitis and balanitis. Discover all possible factors that can lead to abnormal penile discharge in this article.

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One Jab That Saves Lives: Why Young Girls Should Get HPV Vaccine

The recent convention of WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) concluded that a single-dose HPV vaccine delivers reliable protection and comparable efficacy to two or three-doses proven by emerging evidence over the past years. HPV causes at least 70% of cervical cancers, which are the fourth most common cancer that happen to women all over the world. In this article, find out what the new finding can bring to fully eliminate cervical cancers.

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The Emergence of Monkeypox: 5 Important Facts You Must Know

Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958 among monkeys kept for research. Before the May 2022 outbreak, the first human case of monkeypox was in 1970. Considering how the disease is transmitted, monkeypox is an STI since close physical contact such as kissing and sexual intercourse can spread it. In this article, discover monkeypox’s symptoms and risk factors, prevention and treatment.

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Being HIV-positive in Singapore: What To Know

The Infectious Disease Act is a specific law in Singapore that governs several areas of concerns revolving around counseling requirements, sexual activitity, blood donation, protection of identity and disclosure of status. This article covers what you need to know about being HIV-positive in Singapore, the types of HIV medications and what steps you can take to prevent HIV.

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Again, Stem Cell Transplant Cures Third Person of HIV

After previously 2 men had achieved HIV remission after receiving stem cell transplants, the first female was reported to have the same result in 2022. The woman, referred to as “New York patient”, is of mixed-race ancestry who developed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) while on antiretroviral therapy. In this article, discover the details of the transplant and what this finding means to deciphering the cure to HIV. Are we really one step closer to figuring it out?

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Watch Out for Genital Infections Caused By Fungus

Infections that occur on the genital parts can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungus. Despite not being hazardous like other STIs, fungal infections can lead to extreme discomfort and make people think that they are suffering from some serious STDs. These infections can emerge as a result of taking antibiotics, sexual activities, existing health conditions such as diabetes and allergic reactions to harsh bath products. In this article, get more familiar with Tinea cruris, Balanitis and Candidiasis.

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