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Chlamydia, Singapore - Shim Clinic

A chlamydia infection is caused by a bacteria chlamydia trachomatis, which is transmitted during unprotected sex, like condom break, slip, or no condom. It causes minimal symptoms, but chronic infection may lead to infertility, and pain.

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What Conditions is Erythema Nodosum Associated With?
Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:26:28 +0800 | PediatricEducation.org
Discussion Erythema nodosum (EN) is a common dermatological eruption characterized by inflammatory nodules of the subcutaneous fat (panniculitis) on the extensor surfaces of the extremities especially the shins, thighs, and forearms. They are usually painful, nodular, bilateral and multiple. They can be found on other areas and be unilateral. They can be red, purple or blackish. They usually resolve without problems in 3-6 weeks. Diagnosis is usually clinical but biopsy may be needed if there is atypical presentation or history, physical examination or laboratory testing reveals potential underlying diseases. Treatment is usually conservative with rest and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Identified underlying causes of the EN should be treated but in some studies more than 50% of t...

How Common Are STIs?
Mon, 17 Jul 2017 07:01:06 +0800 | PediatricEducation.org
Discussion Of the 30 different microbes which can be transmitted by sexual contact, 8 have the greatest incidence of transmitting disease. Four are curable (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and Trichomoniasis) and 4 are incurable at present (Hepatitis B, Herpes simplex virus (HSV), Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Human papillomavirus (HPV)). Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are important as they can cause: Increased rates of acquisition of other STIs (ie HSV and syphilis increase the rate of HIV infection acquisition) Pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility Stillbirth and neonatal death Neonatal morbidity including low-birth weight, prematurity, conjunctivitis, pneumonia, sepsis, and congenital abnormalities Genital cancer In high-income countries diagnosis usually includ...

Old meningitis B vaccine 'may also protect against gonorrhoea'
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:14:13 +0800 | NHS News Feed
Conclusion This large study found an association between having the MeNZB vaccine and a reduced likelihood of being diagnosed with gonorrhoea. But it's difficult to form any firm conclusions because of the nature of the case and control groups. For example, given that both groups were sexually active, we don't know why the majority of people with gonorrhoea didn't also have a chlamydia infection, and how this may have affected the results. It could just be down to pure chance and have nothing to do with the vaccine. So before we celebrate the alleged "cure of gonorrhoea", there are many things to consider: The vaccine in question is no longer in use as a vaccine against meningococcal B. The Men4C jab is now used in the UK. Though it does have many similar components, we don'...

Chlamydia testing for young women declines after revised Pap test guidelines
Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:00:00 +0800 | CBC | Health
After Pap tests became less frequent in Canada, researchers found chlamydia tests also decreased, particularly among young women and teens. Doctors suggest young women should ask about testing for the sexually transmitted infection. (Source: CBC | Health)

Chlamydia screening drops after change in cervical cancer screening guideline
Mon, 10 Jul 2017 11:00:00 +0800 | EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health
This article is published in the July/August 2017 Annals of Family Medicine. Links to articles will go live at 5 p.m. ET, July 10. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Antibiotic Eye Drops Often Unhelpful for Pinkeye
Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:00:02 +0800 | NYT Health
Conjunctivitis, or pinkeye, often goes away without treatment. (Source: NYT Health)

Adding in Prescription for Partner Boosts STD Care
Wed, 14 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0800 | Fertility News - Doctors Lounge
Lower chlamydia, gonorrhea rates seen when one person can obtain treatment for both partners (Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge)

Involving partner in STD care boosts treatment efficacy
Wed, 14 Jun 2017 04:07:37 +0800 | Health News - UPI.com
States that let doctors prescribe drugs to treat chlamydia or gonorrhea in both partners when only one makes an office visit have lower rates of the STDs. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

Adding in Prescription for Partner Boosts STD Care
Wed, 14 Jun 2017 01:00:00 +0800 | MedlinePlus Health News
Lower chlamydia, gonorrhea rates seen when one person can obtain treatment for both partners Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

STD treatment for two?
Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:00:00 +0800 | EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases
(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) In some states, patients who test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea leave the clinic with not only a prescription for themselves, but also one for their sexual partner -- who was not seen by a doctor. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)

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