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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Undetectable HIV Viral Load: Important Things to Know

HIV was once a fatal condition. Nowadays, with the invention of antiretroviral therapy (ART), HIV is a manageable chronic condition which is not different from diabetes. Taking antiretroviral drugs as directed will result in undetectable HIV viral load which also means that there is no risk for the virus to be passed on to sexual partners. In this article, we delve deeper into the way ART works, what viral suppression is, and what happens if a person stops treatment or frequently misses doses.

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Understanding False-Positive and False-Negative HIV Test Results

Although HIV tests are highly accurate nowadays, in rare cases, false-negative and false-positive results can still take place. False-negative results refer to an HIV-positive person being diagnosed as not having HIV while false-positive results state that an HIV-negative person has HIV. In this article, we will take a closer look at how these mistakes can happen and how accurate HIV tests are depending on the types.

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3 Risky Complications Associated With STDs You Must Know

The presence of one or more STDs can trigger the onset of other syndromes. Proctitis is an inflammation of the lining of the rectum which mostly occurs in people who have anoreceptive sex. Gonorrhea, chlamydia and LGV, syphilis and herpes are the most common pathogens associated with this disease. Indicated by rectal pain, bleeding and discharge, proctitis can lead to other complications if left untreated. Find out more information on proctitis in this article.

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Proctitis: A Gastrointestinal Syndrome Caused by STDs

The presence of one or more STDs can trigger the onset of other syndromes. Proctitis is an inflammation of the lining of the rectum which mostly occurs in people who have anoreceptive sex. Gonorrhea, chlamydia and LGV, syphilis and herpes are the most common pathogens associated with this disease. Indicated by rectal pain, bleeding and discharge, proctitis can lead to other complications if left untreated. Find out more information on proctitis in this article.

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Cervicitis: A STD Complication which Can Lead to PID

STDs may result in body-damaging repercussions if left untreated. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital herpes and trichomoniasis can cause cervicitis, an infection of the end of the uterus. Cervicitis can be both symptomatic (acute or chronic) and asymptomatic, but this complication which mostly stems from STDs can develop into pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which threatens a woman’s fertility. In this article, discover more about this infection, how it is diagnosed and treated.

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Tertiary Syphilis: Something Dangerous Happens When Syphilis Goes Unnoticed

Although syphilis is highly curable, people can have the disease for years without knowing it. When left untreated, syphilis can progress into later stages. Tertiary syphilis is the final stage of the disease that comes with life-threatening damages as it may affect a person’s brain, nervous system, joints, liver, eyes and ears. In this article, we dive deeper into the stages of syphilis, symptoms of tertiary syphilis, its diagnosis and treatment.

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2 STDs That Can Seriously Damage a Woman’s Fertility

Infertility is one major damage caused by gonorrhea and chlamydia. These two STDs, if left untreated, can progress into pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) that leads to the blockage and scarring of the fallopian tubes. This blockage can hinder sperm from swimming to the egg and fertilizing it. Not limited to that, this damage can prevent embryos from reaching the uterus. In this article, find out how chlamydia and gonorrhea can develop into infertility.

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