Bioethics

Case Study in Genital Herpes: Information on HIV and STD from HIV PEP Clinic in Singapore

Introduction Just like diamonds and true love, herpes is forever. Herpes is a common STD frequently encountered by clinicians in HIV STD clinics in sun-drenched Singapore. In clinics dealing with HIV PEP (post exposure prophylaxis) and STDs, herpes infection tops the charts together with gonorrhea and Chlamydia. Herpes is also sometimes found in famous celebrities,

HIV Testing & Transmission in Organ Trading: A Bioethical Discussion

Introduction 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