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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Chlamydia Bacterium Can Protect Itself from the Immune System: Everything You Need to Know

Out of all pathogens that cause STDs, Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the sneakiest. A chlamydia infection can remain asymptomatic and go undetected for prolonged periods of time. Immunologists have long been trying to find out how this is possible. New research sheds light on the very complex cellular response the bacterium employs to make itself undetectable.

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Trying to Get Pregnant and STDs: Everything You Need to Know

Many people still believe that only high risk individuals should get tested for STDs. This isn’t the case. Everyone who is sexually active will benefit from regular screening. If you want to embrace this important decision but your partner refuses, there are a couple of things to do about the situation. Open and honest communication is always going to be most important.

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