Despite improved diagnostic and therapeutic medical advances, the United States still holds the record for having the highest incidence of STDs throughout the world. At present, no effective national program for STD prevention exists because one, most of these infections are asymptomatic; and two, people are afraid to go out and get tested because [...]
While nearly all people are worried about getting tested for STD, there are a few ones who have the real interest to get checked but are unsure about where to get STD testing. There are literally thousands of STD testing centers in the United States, so obtaining one should not be challenging. Nevertheless, for the [...]
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are skyrocketing like crazy not only in the United States, but all throughout the world. These infections have become a major cause of acute illness, cancer, infertility, disability, and death among millions of people, especially young adults. As reported by the WHO, there exist no less than 20 pathogenic organisms that [...]
Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that can be transmitted through sexual activity. Your chances of getting them are highest if you have unprotected sex and multiple partners. Note, though, that there are some cases wherein the pathogens are transmitted through infected blood. Around 19 million new cases of STD infections are documented each year [...]
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), now more commonly known as sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), are infections that can be transmitted through sexual acts. No person on the planet will ever want to have STD, or better yet, to claim it. This is the reason why people have invented some other names for these infections. Some dub it [...]
Infections that can be passed on from person to person through sexual acts are called sexually transmitted diseases or STDs. The number of STD cases in the United States has dramatically increased in the last few years, with Chlamydia being the most common. Research has shown that no less than two people out of ten [...]
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) had produced some adverse health and economic impact to millions of people worldwide. The silent nature of these infections is perhaps the greatest public health threat, as people continue to forgo testing because of the absence of symptoms. STD-related stigma is what makes the situation a whole lot worse. Plenty of [...]
Sexually transmitted diseases are one of the most widespread infections in the United States, with Chlamydia being the most common. According to the CDC, of the top 10 most commonly reported infections, five are STDs. Nevertheless, a huge number of individuals remain in knots over the magnitude of STDs because most of them do not [...]
Infections that can be transmitted through sexual acts are called sexually transmitted diseases or STDs for short. In some cases, though, such as with HIV and hepatitis, bacteria and viruses can also be spread through infected blood (e.g. blood transfusion, shared needles, body piercings and tattoos). People of nearly all ages, backgrounds, and economic levels [...]
Sexually transmitted diseases remain a significant health problem in all countries, especially in the United States. If left untreated, STDs can cause infertility, cancer, and even death. Although the exact magnitude of STD remains a mystery, health organizations all over the world are dedicated at preventing the spread of STD and improving the health of [...]
