New analysis of historical records shows that large urban areas in Europe were plagued by STDs in the 18th century. The situation was so bad in places like London that one in five young adults under the age of 35 were diagnosed with a serious STD like syphilis.
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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) compromises the functioning of the immune system. This is the main reason why healthcare professionals have expressed a lot of concern about the way HIV-positive people could be affected by Covid-19. Have their fears of negative outcomes come true? Here’s what data shows so far.
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Research suggests that chlamydia is one of the most widespread STIs, affecting numerous kinds of animals ranging from mammals to birds. Studies show that koalas are infected by the same type of bacterium that causes chlamydia in humans. Hence, researchers believe that koalas could be the key to development of an effective chlamydia vaccine.
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New breakthrough scientific research is giving hope for the discovery of a cure for the treatment of herpes. Currently, there are only approaches aimed at supressing the symptoms caused by the virus. Through gene editing, researchers are now making it possible to get rid of the infection altogether.
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It’s nothing but logical to assume that social distancing measures introduced since the start of 2020 have had an impact on STD rates. Studies from different parts of the world paint rather incongruous pictures. It’s also important to take a look at the way in which STD testing and treatment services have been affected by the pandemic.
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If you’ve never had an STD test before, you may feel terrified about the experience. When you find the right clinic and you go in with a little bit of preparedness, however, things will be over in just a few minutes. Here are some of the essentials to keep in mind when considering your first clinic to a Singapore sexual health clinic.
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Studies show it’s very important to educate at-risk individuals about the basics of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). When such information is provided, effectiveness increases and the need to administer post-exposure prophylaxis or PEP goes down.
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A recent study has confirmed the fact that the way in which HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is administered plays a role in its effectiveness. The extensive trial involved 4,600 at-risk individuals who were given regular or injectable PrEP. The infection rate was significantly reduced in the event of injectable PrEP administration.
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Researchers are still cautiously optimistic about this brand new study but it shows interesting prospects for the treatment of HIV. An unorthodox antiretroviral therapy that’s been tested out in Brazil has contributed to long-term HIV remission.
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A strong immune system is a prerequisite for overcoming Covid-19 as quickly as possible. So, how does the virus affect people whose immunity has been weakened in one way or another? HIV-positive individuals are one group of such people and there’s already some research shedding some light on the effect of the coronavirus when a person is HIV-positive.
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