health STD & AIDS

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This picture is a view of an infected cervix and vaginal discharge

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PREVENTION

Abstaining from vaginal, oral, and anal sex with an infected person is the 100% effective means of sexual transmiSSION of SYPHILIS.

 

The problem is how do you know for sure that the person does not have syphillis.

Also, Syphillis can be transmitted by intimate contact so if you are not sure about the person you are being intimate with...think twice!

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How's it Treated?

 

 

Penicillin is still the first choice treatment in every stage of this illness, and usually cures the disease. Careful follow-up by the doctor is needed to be sure the disease is cured and does not return.

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The problem is how do you know for sure that the person does not have syphillis.

Also, Syphillis can be transmitted by intimate contact so if you are not sure about the person you are being intimate with...think twice!

Always think that your sex partner(A blood screening for HIV/AIDS and Syphilis will be good at the third month) has hiv/ std. Using latex condom for oral, vaginal and anal sex has not much risk.

Edited July 15, 2006 by Maribel-R18

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picture of herpes

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picture of herpes

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Jesus Christ!

 

Those pictures are horrific!

 

Don't get the impression that when someone is infected with Herpes that this is what you would normally see. This is not your average picture.

Most of the time, you may not even see these vesicular eruptions as they may be very small. Also, before you indulge yourselves, I doubt that you would really examine your partner... Point is - Be careful!

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The thing about syphillis is that it is treatable, unfortunately, if you acquired this from someone, the question arises...

What else did you acquire???

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Intercon Laboratory...sa Binondo

 

You mentioned that they can do home service... baka you can share the telephone number with our readers para they can call if they want to get tested.

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From: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2308.htm

 

 

Author: Ari M Perkins, MD, Consulting Staff, Department of Emergency Medicine, Greenwich Hospital

Coauthor(s): Amal Mattu, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency, Co-Director, Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine Combined Residency Pro, Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine

 

 

 

 

Editor(s): Jeffrey M Zaks, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine; Vice President, Medical Affairs, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Internal Medicine, Providence Hospital; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine; John L Brusch, MD, FACP, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Consulting Staff, Department of Medicine and Infectious Disease Service, Cambridge Health Alliance; Eleftherios Mylonakis, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Clinical Assistant in Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital; and Burke A Cunha, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine; Chief, Infectious Disease Division, Winthrop-University Hospital

 

Disclosure

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION Section 2 of 10

Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials Workup Treatment Medication Follow-up Miscellaneous Bibliography

 

 

 

Background: Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted protozoal infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. Women may be asymptomatic carriers, or they may experience a range of symptoms, including a mild fulminant inflammatory disease. Its widespread prevalence in the US and international populations creates an important public health concern.

 

 

 

Pathophysiology: T vaginalis inhabits the vaginal and urethral tissues. In women, T vaginalis is isolated from the vagina, cervix, urethra, bladder, and Bartholin and Skene glands. In men, the organism is isolated from the anterior urethra, external genitalia, prostate, epididymis, and semen. Symptoms typically occur after an incubation period of 4-28 days. The protozoal pathogen causes direct damage to the epithelium, leading to microulcerations.

 

 

Frequency:

 

 

In the US: Trichomoniasis affects 2-3 million women annually. The organism also is detected in 30-40% of men who are exposed. The prevalence of T vaginalis infection at clinics treating sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) varies from 8-31%. In men, trichomoniasis may account for as many as 17% of cases of nongonococcal, nonchlamydial urethritis.

Internationally: Trichomoniasis affects approximately 180 million women worldwide. The frequency in Europe is similar to that of the United States. In Africa, the prevalence may be much higher. Trichomoniasis was present in 65% of pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic in South Africa.

 

Mortality/Morbidity:

 

Pregnant women infected with T vaginalis are 30% more likely than uninfected women to deliver preterm or to have a low birth weight infant. They are 40% more likely to deliver a preterm, low birth weight infant.

Complications in men include prostatitis, epididymitis, urethral stricture disease, and infertility.

T vaginalis infection is highly associated with the presence of other STDs, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV. Men with coexisting symptomatic trichomoniasis and HIV have a 6-fold increase in the concentration of HIV in their semen. Theoretically, this confers an increased risk of transmission of HIV to their sexual partners.

Sex:

 

Symptomatic trichomoniasis occurs more commonly in women.

Trichomoniasis infection in men is less clinically apparent; 10-50% of infected men may be asymptomatic carriers.

Age: Trichomoniasis is an STD; therefore, it is encountered in sexually active adolescents and adults.

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Make sure you consult with your physician before taking pills to treat ED

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Hahahaha, natawa naman ako dun......(shock din ako sa Hatol)

 

many factors can affect one's level of libido.

Stress, lifestyle, illness, diet, Religion, stc.... almost everything. Without a proper evaluation (by consult initially) I don't think anyone will be able to tell you with any credibility where to even start.

 

Few good suggestions noted though - detoxify - destress - Relax, also bear in mind that as normal human beings, we all go through certain biorhythms.

 

 

Sorry ha, hanggang ngayon tawa pa ako ng tawa sa hatol....hahaha

Thanks Maribel...you made my day!

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exercise!!

 

according to "legally Blonde"

 

it secretes endorphine's!!

 

It hightens the drive!!

 

 

hehehehehhehehhehehehheheheheheh

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this is something nice to look at a microscope really!! motile!! like a sperm cell!! hahahha

 

culture is expensive and not all laboratories has the media.....

 

Microscopic is still the best...

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In men, trichomoniasis may account for as many as 17% of cases of nongonococcal, nonchlamydial urethritis.