HIV and STD screening or testing, and in the event of exposure, HIV post exposure prophylaxis (HIV PEP), are imperative for the prevention of transmission of STD or STI. STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are the bane of today’s society, and Singapore is definitely not immune to this problem. As a matter of fact, the rate
Read moreIt is Christmas today, and while many around the world celebrate and commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, one also recalls the rumor that the Existentialist Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s insanity apparently surfaced suddenly just in time for Christmas when he was barely 44 years of age. Some scholars, and notably Nietzsche’s critics, alleged
Read moreShe was at her prime – beautiful, courageous and a well-known national hero in Australia. After surviving the horrendous bush fire that devastated thousands of homes and killed hundreds of Australians, she was recovering well from her multiple burns in hospital. Sadly, Samantha finally passed away from a sexually transmitted disease (STD): Chlamydia infection. The
Read moreThere was an interesting case called “Stolen Slippers” from the Song Dynasty in ancient China concerning the legendary judge Bao Zheng. Dealing with HIV infections, HIV PEP (post exposure prophylaxis), and sexually transmitted diseases (STD) on a daily basis in Singapore, even cases from the files of Justice Bao from China may sometimes be relevant.
Read moreIn the clinical practice of venereology and dermatology, HIV and STD clinics in Singapore see a wide range of infectious diseases and peculiar conditions. As our clinic is primarily a family medicine practice, the variety of unusual maladies and clinical encounters can indeed serve as fodder for some very interesting fiction. Adam (not his real
Read moreGenital warts is one of the most commonly sexually-transmitted disease (STD) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Sometimes referred to as condyloma acuminata or venereal warts, it can be spread through skin-to-skin genital contact or sex with someone who has the virus. Genital warts can be identified by skin-coloured fleshy growths that appear in the
Read moreIntroduction The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported of rare cases where HIV transmission occurred from donors to recipients despite screening, thus emphasizing the importance of using sensitive tests for both chronic and acute HIV infections (serological tests and nucleic acid testing). This problem of HIV transmission during organ transplantation is more
Read moreThe Health Promotion Board in Singapore states that, “the majority of Singaporean women are infected through sex with their husbands or boyfriends.” This is a statistical fact. Unfaithfulness. Betrayal. Infidelity. Sometimes these actions end in dire consequences – the transmission of the dreaded HIV infection or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to your loved ones
Read moreIntroduction When you think that you have been exposed to the HIV virus, it is best to get treated immediately, and if not immediately, then within the next seventy-two hours. Going to a clinic that provides up-to-date and effective HIV PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) could seriously influence the outcome of your risk encounter. PEP is
Read moreIntroduction As the story goes, Mr X had HIV post exposure prophylaxis (better remembered as HIV PEP) after a risky sexual exposure. He couldn’t quite remember how many times he had HIV PEP, and this was probably the umpteenth time. This time, the prophylaxis failed. He was tested HIV positive 3 months after completion of
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