HPV Symptoms

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a group of viruses that can infect the skin and mucous membranes of the body. There are over 150 different types of HPV, and some can cause serious health problems, including cervical cancer. HPV is very common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. What is HPV? HPV is a virus that infects the skin and mucous membranes of […]

Syphilis Symptoms

Syphilis is known as “The Imitator” or “The Great Pretender” because its symptoms imitate many other infections. It is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.

Hepatitis C Symptoms

Hepatitis C causes inflammation of the liver and is the most common chronic liver condition in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there were approximately 30,000 new cases of Hepatitis C in the U.S. in 2014. Unlike Hepatitis A and B, there is not a vaccine for Hepatitis C. While it is most commonly transmitted through blood transfusions, it can […]

HIV Symptoms

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) weakens the body’s immune system, making it vulnerable to disease and infection. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1.2 million people have HIV in the United States. The good news is, the rate of new cases has decreased 19% in the last decade. Like other sexually transmitted diseases, HIV can be transmitted by vaginal and anal sex. It […]

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