New clinical research highlights a potential mechanism that could be utilised to prevent an infection with the genital herpes virus. American clinicians have identified the way in which the herpes virus infiltrates healthy bodily cells and this information may prove invaluable for better preventative practices.
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People who shave their pubic hair are assumed to have more sexual partners thus leading to the assumption that pubic grooming increases STD risk.
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Talking about your sexual health as a couple is important and even better you should go for STD testing together. Here’s how to go about it.
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Herpes is the second most scariest STD after HIV. Many people are afraid of contracting the not so life threatening STD due to societal stigma.
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There are many incurable STDs that if well managed, should not ruin your life. Here are the top 5 incurable STDs and how to manage them for a better life.
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There is a high prevalence of HSV-2 cases among HIV positive women. However, there is no associated risk of transmission of HIV from mother.
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The increase Hepatitis and STIs among female sex workers in China have unfortunately been increasing steadily requiring more attention to control the infections.
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Learn more about the Genital Herpes STD, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated for.
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The herpes simplex virus comes in two strains, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1. This STD most commonly causes oral herpes (cold sores) and HSV-2 genital herpes though both can cause infection of the mouth or genitals. The HSV viruses are large double-stranded DNA viruses and members of the Herpesviridae family which also includes Epstein-Barr Virus, the Chickenpox… Continue reading