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What You Need to Know About Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a common virus that affects about one in five people, ages 15 to 49, worldwide. That amounts to about 846 million adults who live with symptoms on a daily basis. If you think you may have the HSV virus that causes genital herpes, you don’t have to
What Does HIV Do to the Body?
HIV affects the body by targeting the immune system, specifically the cells that fight infection. Over time, untreated HIV can weaken immune defenses and make it harder to stay healthy. With modern treatment, however, many people with HIV live long and full lives. Understanding what HIV does to the body
Difference Between HIV and AIDS
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference between HIV and AIDS is, you’re not alone. Fortunately, we’ll explain the difference in detail below. To start, though, it’s important to know that HIV is an acronym for human immunodeficiency virus. This virus can go through many stages, with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency
How Does HIV Spread?
You may be wondering if your sex life is putting you at risk for HIV. Some risky behaviors do increase your chance of getting HIV. However, you don’t need to worry about catching HIV just because you live with or socialize with someone who is infected. So, how does HIV
Can Chlamydia Be Passed by Kissing?
Roughly 1.6 million people have chlamydia in the United States, making it the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) tracked by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Chlamydia is an STI spread through bacteria that can lead to serious complications, like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infection of the female reproductive
Can You Get Gonorrhea From Oral Sex?
If you’re wondering if you can get gonorrhea from oral sex, join the club. Although oral sex is one of the safer sexual activities, it can still put you at risk. Below, we’ll go over the facts. What Is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) that
Can Doxycycline Cure Gonorrhea and Chlamydia?
Ever wondered exactly what doxycycline is and whether it can cure gonorrhea and chlamydia? Here are the facts. Understanding How Doxycycline Works Have you ever wondered how you can treat gonorrhea or chlamydia? A lot of times, doctors will have you take doxycycline, an oral antibiotic that can also treat
Gonorrhea Explained
You’re not alone if you’re unsure how gonorrhea spreads or what to look for after possible exposure. Sometimes called “the clap” or “the drip,” gonorrhea affects more than 1.5 million people each year in the U.S. The good news? It’s common, curable, and preventable. Knowing the facts helps you protect