Doxycycline, also known as Doxy PEP, is a well-known antibiotic that has been making headlines recently due to a new STD study. The results show that when Doxy PEP is administered after unprotected sex, it can reduce the risk of contracting STIs by at least 66.667%. While the numbers sound impressive, there are many questions
Read morePost-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a short course of medicines prescribed for possible exposure to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) to prevent the virus from entering and damaging the body. It should be taken within 72 hours from the initial exposure to maximise its effectiveness. However, it is only recommended for emergencies and cannot be used by
Read moreYou can minimise your risk of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by practising safe sex and undergoing regular STD testing in Singapore. However, no matter how cautious you are, there is still a possibility that you may be exposed to the virus. Aside from having unprotected sex, there are various ways for someone to
Read moreFor people who think that they might have been exposed to a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during sex, they can use Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) medication to stop the infection after an exposure. PEP is a 28-day course of anti-HIV medications that are taken daily to lower your risk of HIV infection after a potential exposure.
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is infamous for its lethality. During the AIDS scare in the US in the 1980s, this virus killed thousands of people. Today, the virus is still found in people all over the world. It is transmitted through anal or vaginal sex with an infected party and is thus considered a
Read moreEveryone who can be infected by HIV should know about Post-Exposure Prophylaxis or PEP. PEP is a course of medications that can prevent the infection of HIV into the body’s immune system, thereby saving the patient from a lifetime’s worth of medications. HIV PEP is available at HIV clinics in Singapore. Before you rush to
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted infection that causes the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome disease, commonly known as AIDS. The virus is most commonly transmitted through unprotected sex or through direct contact with bodily fluids of an infected individual. At the time of writing of this article, HIV cannot be cured. Patients infected
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
Read moreHIV, or the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus that attacks and impairs the immune system of the infected party, which could ultimately lead to a lethal breakdown of the body’s immune system. This virus is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), which means it is mainly transmitted through sexual contact with other infected parties. As
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was first discovered in 1981 in the United States. Since the original discovery, doctors and scientists have been constantly researching to understand the virus and come up with possible treatments for patients who have been infected with HIV. While HIV is still a prevalent Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) today, advancements
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