HPV / Genital Warts
What is HPV / Genital Warts? Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) — a group of more than 70 viruses, some of which can lead to cervical cancer. Several strains of HPV cause external genital warts. How is it contracted? Through oral,…
HIV / AIDS
What is HIV / AIDS? HIV is the acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, leading to full-blown AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). AIDS is devastating because it leaves the body susceptible to life-threatening…
Herpes (Herpes Simplex)
What is Herpes Simplex? Two types of a viral infection characterized by periodic outbreaks of painful sores. Stress, sunburn, and certain foods are the primary causes of a herpes outbreak. How is Herpes contracted? Both herpes simplex virus-1 and virus-2…
Hepatitis
What is Hepatitis? There are five types of hepatitis — A through E — all of which cause inflammation of the liver. Type D affects only those who also have hepatitis B, and hepatitis E is extremely rare in the…
Crabs STD
What is Crabs STD? Crabs STD: Tiny insects that live off human blood. Although they’re often found around the genitals, they can live in any part of the body with hair. Crabs are usually transmitted via close contact with infected…
Chancroid
What is Chancroid? Chancroid is a bacterial infection that results in sores on the mouth, throat, lips, anus, tongue, vagina or penis. Chancroid belongs to the family of bacterial infections resulting in open sores in the area located around men’s…
STD Treatment
Check with our table of STDs treatment. Here you can find the list of common medications and drugs which are prescribed in case of different STDs diseases occurrence. Click on necessary STD to find out information about possible ways and…
Trichomoniasis
What is Trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis (also called “trich” or “trick”) is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects both men and women. Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis and is a cause of vaginal infections in…
Syphilis
What is Syphilis? A bacterial infection caused by an organism called spirochete.Syphilis belongs to a group of infections which are transmitted sexually. The first stage of infection development involves genitals’ sores, which are not accompanied by any painful feelings. In…
Chlamydia
What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia (misspelled as clamidia, chlamidia, clamydia, clymidia, chlymidia, clamidia, chlamidia, etc.) is a common curable bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD). Chlamydia trachomatis, or simply chlamydia, is an infection caused by pathogen bacterium that can afflict the cervix…
