Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems if left untreated. This bacterial infection, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, is known as “The Great Pretender” due to its ability to mimic the symptoms of many other diseases. This makes it crucial to understand the early signs and symptoms for…
Often called the “kissing disease,” mono, or mononucleosis, is a disease that 95% of people in the United States will get during their life. Infections also impact kids, and estimates suggest that 50% of children will have mono by the time they’re 5. What is Mono? Mono is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV….
When most people think of STD tests, they envision doctor’s offices and giving blood or urine samples. But your gynecologist may also be able to check for a particular STD during your Pap smear test. What is a Pap Test? A Pap test, also known as a Pap smear, is a test that screens for…
One of the first signs that women exhibit when they have an STD is bumps, and while some bumps are abnormal, many are normal. If you see bumps on or around your vagina, this may be a sign that you have an STD and you should get it checked out. Women that aren’t familiar with…
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). These warts appear as small bumps or a group of bumps, usually in the genital area. Sometimes, the bumps are so small that you cannot see them. Only certain types of HPV cause genital warts, and these are not the same…
In 2013, 88,000 American women between the ages of 15 and 44 were diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID. If left untreated, PID can cause permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive organs and even lead to infertility. If you’re a sexually active female, it’s important to understand the signs and symptoms of this condition…
You may have heard the term “VD STD,” but you weren’t sure what it meant. Is it another type of STD (sexually transmitted disease), or something else altogether? We’ll explore what VD disease is, its symptoms and its treatments. What Does VD Stand For? VD stands for “venereal disease.” The venereal disease definition refers to…
Chlamydia Treatment Options The chlamydia symptoms above can be treated. You will need to seek proper testing (more on that below), and there are many treatment options available. The good news is that all you’ll need is an antibiotic in most cases. Since this is a bacterial infection, the antibiotic will cause all of your…
You’re fairly certain you have chlamydia. You’ve scoured the Internet, and it seems that the most common chlamydia symptoms are spot on with what you’re experiencing. And don’t worry, more than 200,000 people are diagnosed with this STD in the United States per year. But the best way to protect yourself is to have a…
Men, you may have herpes and not even know it. Herpes is an STD that any sexually active person can contract. What many people don’t know is that herpes often doesn’t present any symptoms. Even if you have no symptoms, you can spread herpes to a partner. Genital Herpes in Men Statistics Since herpes symptoms…