Shatter the Stigma: Monkeypox is NOT a disease affecting only MSM and Gay Men

There is a hoax demonizing the LGBTQ community following WHO’s recent public health advice. Although the initial clusters of monkeypox cases in 2022 had links to Africa and happen widely in gay men and MSM, monkeypox is not a gay disease. Regardless of a person’s race, skin color and sexual orientation, monkeypox can infect them. Spread mainly by close physical contact, being vigilant and reducing the number of sexual partners are how we can minimize monkeypox transmission.

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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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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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