The introduction of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Australia is suspected to rduce condom use raising fears of STD rates in the country increasing rapidly.
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Fact: STDs are the most Common Contagious Diseases in the United States
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are at an all time high in the US making them the most contagious infections.
Continue readingMeningitis Vaccination also Protecting People from Gonorrhea Infection
A new research has found that a meningitis vaccine also provided 31% protection against gonorrhea infection raising chances of finding a gonorrhea vaccine.
Continue readingChallenges in the Provision of HIV Testing and Counselling Services in Africa
Lack of proper facilities is affecting privacy and confidentiality of HIV testing and counselling services in Africa. This is in turn affecting the HIV fight.
Continue readingGlobal Alarm as WHO Warns of an Untreatable Gonorrhoea Strain
WHO has reported the existence of a new strain of gonorrhoea that is resisting treatment. Experts are worried we might not be able to cure gonorrhoea any more.
Continue readingUNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Wants Age of Consent for HIV Testing Lowered
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific wants the consent age for HIV testing raised from 18 to 16 to encourage more teenagers to get tested.
Continue readingCDC Recommendations on How to Deliver News of a Positive Test Result
CDC recommendations on how to deliver news about a positive HIV test in order to ensure that the patient understands the diagnosis and handles it well.
Continue readingHIV and Hepatitis: Know the Facts
HIV and hepatitis are similar and common diseases caused by viruses. The two are also different. Here’s everything you need to know for appropriate treatment.
Continue readingHigh Cases of PTSD Reported in Women Living with HIV
Cases of PTSD are higher in women living with HIV compared to HIV- women. Researchers ask health care givers to screen for PTSD in order to offer proper care.
Continue readingPhysician Studying why some HIV Cases Don’t Develop to AIDS
A researcher has received a generous grant to allow him to study the real reason why HIV doesn’t progress to AIDS in some people even without taking any drugs.
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