Browsing: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

For an overview, read our “Sexually Transmitted Infections” article


A CD4 count is used to check the immune system’s health in people infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency…

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

Infection of the liver is known as Hepatitis.  Hepatitis is caused by three different viruses.…

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

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

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