HIV  – the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome…

Chlamydia is one of the most common STDs and is the leading cause of preventable…

Syphilis is called the ”great imitator” because it shows signs that other diseases show. The…

A CD4 count checks the immune system’s health in people infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV…

Within two to four weeks of HIV entering the body, 40% to 90% of people…

How to prevent HIV if you had unprotected sex: Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a short-term…

Condyloma (plural: “Condylomata”, from Greek “kondyloma” “knuckle”) refers to an infection of the genitals. The…

Do you suffer from: Itching, soreness and burning discomfort genitalia? A rash in your loins?…

Herpes is a family of viruses. Genital herpes is a common and highly contagious infection…

A decrease in viral load is the aim and result of effective HIV treatment. If…

Chancroid is a highly infectious bacterial infection that spreads through sexual contact. It is caused…

Infection of the liver is known as Hepatitis.  Three different viruses cause hepatitis. Each hepatitis…

HPV is a viral infection which commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growth (warts). It…

Bacteria cause gonorrhoea, and it is one of the most common STDs. Worldwide, the number…

There’s no cure for HIV/AIDS, and there are only a few drugs that are available…

Stage 1: Primary infection (0-3 months)  “Early” stage consists of 2 events: Window period Seroconversion…

A virus is a parasite. It cannot survive on its own. Viruses are not plants,…

Vaginitis is the term for any infection or inflammation of the vagina. These inflammations or…

Trichomoniasis, (also called “trich”) is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects both men…

Scabies is caused by a parasite that infects the skin and causes really intense itching.…

Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus, a member of the poxvirus family. Pox viruses…

Since the early days of the HIV epidemic, HIV tests have improved considerably. We now…

Pubic or “crab” lice are parasitic insects that survive by feeding on human blood. Pubic…

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of reproductive age, and…