World Health Organisation reported that as many as 491.5 million individuals all around the globe live with genital herpes, also known as HSV-2. This means that approximately 13.2% of the global population is infected with the disease. Concurrently, 3.7 billion individuals, about 66.6% of the worldwide population, carry the oral herpes infection, also known as
Read moreHerpes is one of the most common STDs in Singapore. This contagious viral infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Patients infected with the virus will experience painful and itchy blisters periodically, which can affect their day-to-day activities. If the condition worsens, the infection may even lead to fatal complications for pregnant women,
Read moreSTIs are more commonly spread during oral sex or intercourse. Over 26 sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be passed on through sexual contact, and a vast majority of these infections include contact with genital fluids, sores, and the genitals. But did you know that there are few that can be passed through kissing? This may
Read moreGenital herpes is a very common Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) that affects over 20% of the general population. It is an incurable disease. An individual who has genital herpes can develop painful genital sores, but may not develop any symptoms otherwise. One of the only ways to ascertain if you have the infection is to
Read moreIntroduction 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,
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