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STDs: Increased Number of Infections among Older People
The trend of sexually transmitted infections is rapidly growing among people above the age of 45. What is the cause?
A study conducted by the British Health Protection Agency showed the rate of sexually transmitted infections among the people above the age of 45 has more than doubled in the last decade. Researchers studied the number of the infected in 19 health institutions and compared their findings to the ones from 1996 to 2003. The number of infected people has dramatically increased and they counted 4,445 infections among people above the age of 45. Who is to blame for the...STDs: Increased Number of Infections among Older People
HPV and Cancer: A Deadly Combination
Are you certain that you know enough about the Human Papilloma Virus?
High number of HPV infections There are more than 100 different types of the Human Papilloma Virus and approximately 30 types cause genital warts. The virus is spread through skin contact, so condoms or any other protection used in sexual intercourse is ineffective. In the USA, it was estimated that 25,000 people died from cancer between 1998 and 2003 because of HPV infection. The most common cancer is cervical cancer, followed by anal, vulvar and throat cancer. In...HPV and Cancer: A Deadly Combination
Hepatitis – Infectious Liver Inflammation
All three types of the hepatitis virus are transmitted sexual contact. Learn more about hepatitis below.
What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It has different causes, for instance, alcohol, inappropriate diet and various viruses. In terms of sexual intercourse, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the most dangerous ones because the hepatitis virus is located in the sperm, vaginal discharge and blood. However, there are considerable differences among the three types of hepatitis, and for that reason they are separately presented...Hepatitis – Infectious Liver Inflammation
Be Careful When Choosing a Sexual Partner
What are the characteristic to which you have to pay attention in choosing a sexual partner if you want to stay healthy?
“It’s all about the risk of a sexual partner and sometimes we forget that.” University of Florida and University of Pittsburgh researchers have discovered that the character and behavior of a potential sexual partner can help you predict a risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Dr. Stephanie A. S. Staras, a UF assistant professor of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research in the UF College of Medicine, said: “The theory is simple: You need to have sex...Be Careful When Choosing a Sexual Partner
Sexually transmitted diseases - trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease which is contracted by women and men. If left untreated, it can pose a serious danger. More about it in the article.
Sometimes microorganisms are really irritating, especially when they cause various infections that have a harmful effect on your body. One of such microorganisms causing the sexually transmitted disease called trichomoniasis is the single-celled protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomoniasis is a disease spread by sexual intercourse, or it can be spread indirectly, for instance, by a towel. It is particularly harmful because there is a high risk of inflammation...Sexually transmitted diseases - trichomoniasis
You Can Be Sued for Unprotected Sex
You can be sued for infecting a person with a sexually transmitted disease and sentenced to prison for a period from 10 to 30 years.
The USA – land of lawsuits We all know that in the US people can get sued for anything and that the small print is usually longer than a novel. A lot of money is awarded in courts in the most incredible and impossible cases. Lately, there’ve been various lawsuits where one of the partners sues the other over a sexually transmitted infection. These cases are quite tragic, since HIV infection is actually a death sentence. Bridget met John at a business conference. It was...You Can Be Sued for Unprotected Sex
Virus Molluscum Contagiosum
This viral infection is not dangerous, but it can be very persistent and extremely annoying. Get to know more about virus Molluscum Contagiosum!
The infection spreads by physical contact, thus through sexual intercourse as well. The first signs of an infection with virus Molluscum Contagiosum appear in the time of two weeks or a couple of months. Small pimples appear on the surface of the skin and turn into skin-colored papulae. In the middle of each papula there forms a small hollow space retaining soft cheesy liquid. Your doctor will quickly identify the infection as the presence of virus Molluscum Contagiosum,...Virus Molluscum Contagiosum
