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The WHO (World Health Organization) estimates there are 1 million STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) a day and 357 million infections a year worldwide. This website will focus in on the 4 Major Infection Types. Bacterial, Fungal, Parasitic & Viral. Examples below:
- Chlamydia, Gonorrhea & Syphilis
- Genital & Oral Herpes
- Hepatitis A, B & C
- HIV 1 & HIV 2
- Athlete's Foot, Toenail Fungus & Impetigo
- Bladder, Yeast & Strep Throat
- Lyme Disease, Mono & Shingles
- Ringworm, Scabies
Infectious & Sexual Health is important to everyone's well being and so should the spread of diseases. Learn about the different types of infections and how to avoid them.
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What you Need to Know about Gonorrhea
Formally nicknamed "the Clap", gonorrhea is another bacterial infection that's spread through semen and vaginal fluids. It's caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This STI can also be successfully treated with antibiotics. This STD is spread through sexual contact including Intercourse, Oral and Anal sex.
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9 Common STDs and their Symptoms
If you're sexually active, it's important to understand the symptoms of STDs and STIs. Also known as "sexually transmitted infections", these medical conditions may be dangerous if left untreated. They don't only affect your current physical health, but can also hinder your future fertility and sexual virility. Below is a list of the top 9 STD's along with their most common symptoms.
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Get the Facts on Chlamydia
A bacterial infection called chlamydia trachomatis and can be treated and cured with antibiotics. It's a very common STI, especially amongst 14-24 year olds. Chlamydia is often symptomless. Spread by vaginal fluids and semen, this infection can affect the genitals, cervix, anus, urethra, throat, and eyes. It is spread through vaginal, oral and anal sex.
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Bacterial
Lyme Disease: Symptoms & Treatments
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread through the bite of infected ticks. Because its symptoms mimic those of other illnesses, and because patients may not have noticed a tick bite, Lyme disease is sometimes difficult to...
Fungal
The B Vitamin that Treats Fungal Infections
Could a common vitamin found in meats such as chicken, beef, and seafood be used to treat fungal infections? People who suffer from common yeast infections, particularly vaginal yeast infections, are familiar with the...
Viral
Shingles: Learn from someone who Experienced it!
Every year approximately one million people in Canada and the United States are afflicted with this virus, also known as herpes zoster. (I was unable to find statistics for other countries).
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