The thought of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be quite frightening. After all, we know HIV to be a virus that stays in the body for life, with no cure available. HIV is primarily contracted through unprotected penetrative sexual encounters, regardless of the gender of the partner. While actively using protection will reduce
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects millions of people around the world. At present, there is no known cure for HIV and thus it is often feared as one of the most lethal STDs in the history of mankind. The virus wears down the body’s immune system, making
Read moreThe human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is often feared as it has killed millions around the globe. Currently, there is no cure available for HIV patients nor vaccines available to those at risk. However, there are antiretroviral medications that instead suppress the effects of the virus in the body.
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can severely impair the body’s immune system. Over the past 30 years, HIV has infected over 70 million people worldwide, and killed about half. The virus, which is lethal in later stages, is one of the top priorities for medical research, given
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is an infection that has affected millions around the globe. It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is incurable and can deteriorate to the life-threatening Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). With modern medicine, HIV patients do not have to worry about imminent death; they can have lives and jobs like
Read moreThe human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has long been a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is feared for its lethality. The virus, which affects over 7,900 Singapore residents, slowly wears down the body’s immune system, thereby making it susceptible to other bacteria and viruses. Scientists have been attempting to find a cure for this virus, but,
Read moreAre you a sexually active person? Sex is undoubtedly a very enjoyable activity, especially when you share the experience with someone you fancy. However, having sex with others also pose some risks to your future. Besides the possibility of pregnancy, sexual activities can also affect your sexual health, especially when sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are
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 moreAll sexually active persons are at risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). There are many types of STDs but they have one thing in common: that they spread between sexual partners. Some common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV. Some of these STDs are asymptomatic, meaning that you might not show any symptom even
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, has been the talk of many people since the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. Because it is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is incurable and lethal in later stages, it is often feared among Singaporeans. However, advancements in medical research have helped scientists and doctors understand the virus
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