The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that has infected over 35 million people all over the world. In later stages, the virus could evolve into the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, in which a patient’s organs begin to fail as their immune system is greatly weakened. Because of the
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is considered one of the scariest sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the world. This is because there is no cure for the virus, and it can develop into the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), which is painful and life-threatening. While protecting ourselves against HIV is important, we should also better
Read moreDoctors are starting to be more concerned about sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. As more and more young people engage in sexual activity, the risk of STDs spreading across the population increases. Singapore is no exception from this global phenomenon. As such, it is important to be better educated on STDs and frequently go for
Read moreSexuality education in secondary and tertiary institutions often touch briefly on the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases or STDs. Often, this is done curtly, with little to no explanation on how STDs work and transmit. A secondary school sex education class in the older generation could include grotesque images of genitalia with warts or herpes
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD), which can infect any human being on the planet. HIV is typically transmitted when blood or sexual fluids such as seminal, vaginal and anal fluids enter the bloodstream. The virus is incurable, and, in the later stages, will develop into Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). HIV is incurable and, in the later stages, will wear down the immune system to a point where the body can no longer combat infections, causing death. This later stage is called Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). For those who suspect that they
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases that can be transmitted through sexual contact with another individual. It is similar to how the common cold can be transmitted through air particles – which is why you should always cover your mouth when you sneeze. However, with STDs, preventing transmission isn’t as easy, and may require
Read moreMedical technology is constantly advancing. Research into sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is no exception. We, an std clinic in singapore, have rounded up some of the latest news surrounding STDs. January 2018: HIV testing among social and risk networks prove useful in identifying new HIV patients A study led by the Center for Drug Use
Read moreWhen a person is diagnosed with HIV, it can feel incredibly devastating. While HIV is no longer a “death sentence” as it was in the past, being told you have an incurable disease can take a toll on your mental health, and greatly affect how you live your everyday life. The foremost source of support
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is one of the scariest sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to contract, as there is no cure, and patients with the virus in their bodies need to be on medication for life in order to delay the onset of AIDS. As such, it is absolutely vital that anyone who engages in
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