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Are HIV and AIDS Different from each other?
Are HIV and AIDS Different from each other? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The AIDS will affect the immune system of the individual…
What are the various symptoms shown in a HIV infected person and how it is treated?
Usually people infected with HIV do not show any symptoms right away. The initial 2-4 weeks of getting infected with HIV might give minor symptoms such as fever, feeling sick…
Explain in detail about Hepatitis B, its Symptoms and Treatment
Hepatitis B is one the STDs that causes liver infection by Hepatitis B Virus, or HBV. This can be both acute and chronic, leading to serious conditions and there is…
Explain in detail about Human Papillomavirus (HPV), its Symptoms and Treatment
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common STDs caused by the bacterial infection. There are about 100 different types of HPV, of which few are usually harmless and…
Explain in detail about Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV or Herpes), its Symptoms and Treatment
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), or otherwise known as Herpes, is a very common type of STD caused by a common virus of two types: Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1)…
Explain in detail about Trichomoniasis, its symptoms and treatment
Trichomoniasis, also known as “Trich” in short, is one of the most common STDs caused by the parasite infection that can be totally cured using necessary medications. People who are…
Explain in detail about Chlamydia, its Symptoms and Treatment
Chlamydia is one of the most common STDs identified in India. According to the report from Apollo hospitals, on a yearly basis, an average of one million cases is reported…
Explain in detail about Gonorrhea, its Symptoms and Treatment
Gonorrhea is one of the most common STDs identified in India. According to the report from Apollo hospitals, on a yearly basis, an average of ten million cases is reported…
Explain in detail about Syphilis, its symptoms and treatment
Syphilis is one of the most common STDs identified in India. According to the report from Apollo hospitals, on a yearly basis, an average of one million cases is reported…
Mention some facts regarding the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Common facts: Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Trichomoniasis are treatable & curable STDs, while Hepatitis B, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV or herpes), HIV, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are treatable to reduce…
What does the term “STD” or “STI” mean?
STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, while STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infections. STIs are those infections that can be caused by germ (virus, bacteria or parasites) due to the…