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Health Problems caused by Infectious Diseases

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are over 1 million Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) a day and 357 million infections a year worldwide.

Below are the 4 Major Types of Infections and their numerous diseases that could be a problem for you now or something you will encounter in your lifetime.

• Bacterial - Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Strep Throat, Syphilis...
• Fungal - Athletes Foot, Ringworm, Yeast Infections...
• Parasitic - Pubic Lice, Scabies, Trichomoniasis...
• Viral - Herpes, Hepatitis C, Mononucleosis...

Some of these infections will go away by themselves, but others will require either a Doctor's Prescription or OTC solution to avoid health risks from letting the infection, progress. 

Learn about the different Signs, Symptoms & Transmissions of these infections and available Treatments if exposed, plus how to avoid them if possible.

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10 STD Infections (STI) with their Symptoms

These Medical Conditions are called STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) and also STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). They were previously known as VD (Venereal Diseases).

STDs are Highly Contagious & spread through Sexual Activity. These Infections (STI) are dangerous if left Untreated because they cause Health Complications & Illness.

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How to Prevent Pink Eye

By Dr. Kristie

Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is one of the most common causes of a non-painful red eye. Symptoms usually start in one eye, but can quickly spread to the other if poor hygiene is practiced.

Because Most Conjunctivitis or pink eye is caused by Bacteria or Viruses that are easily spread. It’s important to take measures to reduce its spread from Person to Person.

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Health Problems caused by HIV Infections

By Dr. Edmiston

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus responsible for AIDS. HIV does not directly cause death, but damages the immune system to such an extent that other infections, even common infections, can become fatal.

People with HIV virus in their body are referred to as "HIV positive." AIDS, which stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is a condition in which the immune system fails...

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Test for 10 Common STDs

• Chlamydia | Gonorrhea
• Hepatitis A, B & C
• Herpes 1 | Herpes 2
• HIV 1 | HIV 2
• Syphilis

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What Parents need to know about Scabies

Discovering your child has scabies may be distressing for you as a parent, but it's a common disease that affects all children regardless of their background.

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Five Things you Need to Know about Ringworm

Ringworm used to be a children's infection limited to the spring and summer but now children get it year-round. Known in the medical literature as tinea capitis or tinea tonsurans...

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How to Get Tested for STDs

You can see Your Doctor (Limited Privacy), visit a Public Health Clinic in Your Area (No Privacy) or Buy (Home/Lab) Test with an STD Testing Service (Full Privacy).

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Disclaimer: Articles not intended to Diagnose, Treat, Cure or Prevent Diseases.

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