It’s a well-known fact that HIV affects men disproportionately. The latest annual statistics from the US suggest that high risk groups like men who have sex with men are benefiting from reliable protection in the form of HIV PrEP. PrEP has contributed to a significant slowdown in the number of new infections and the trend has been ongoing ever since 2017.
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Research from the US suggests that a new “super” strain of gonorrhoea has already started infecting individual. This strain is resistant to nearly every class of antibiotic used for the treatment of the STD. the situation is considered a public health crisis that necessitates the development of a brand new therapeutic approach.
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The scientific community still hasn’t discovered a 100 per cent effective cure for HIV and researchers may know the reason why. A new Johns Hopkins University study suggests that the virus uses complex cellular processes to maintain a solid DNA reservoir. This is even true among individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy.
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An STD should be the last thing on your mind when in a relationship but it’s possible to get an infection from your partner (even when you’re in a committed monogamous relationship). Getting the news about a sexually transmitted disease is never easy but you should get yourself together and complete a couple of important steps.
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The human immunodeficiency virus employs numerous mechanisms to spread within the human body and remain concealed. A thorough clinical trial suggests how it does so during the early stages of an infection. The findings of the clinical trial also make it clear why antiretroviral therapy could be ineffective in the beginning of an active infection.
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For many years, we’ve been observing a drop in new infections with STDs like chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis. Unfortunately, the positive trend is starting to get reversed. Is there something you can do in order to protect yourself and reduce the risk of contracting an STD? Here are some of the most efficient forms of prevention.
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Out of all pathogens that cause STDs, Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the sneakiest. A chlamydia infection can remain asymptomatic and go undetected for prolonged periods of time. Immunologists have long been trying to find out how this is possible. New research sheds light on the very complex cellular response the bacterium employs to make itself undetectable.
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Stem cell transplants for leukaemia have helped free several people from the HIV virus. The Dusseldorf patient becomes the next in line, following previous successes. He has been HIV-free, even after stopping antiretroviral therapy. So, will stem cell transplants become the next big thing in the fight against the human immunodeficiency virus?
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Condoms have long been considered one of the most reliable kinds of protection against STDs. New research, however, provides additional important information on how such barrier contraception works. The evidence suggests that condoms aren’t as effective as previously believed when it comes to certain infections.
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Many people still believe that only high risk individuals should get tested for STDs. This isn’t the case. Everyone who is sexually active will benefit from regular screening. If you want to embrace this important decision but your partner refuses, there are a couple of things to do about the situation. Open and honest communication is always going to be most important.
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