Treatment

Is chlamydia curable?

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Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) spread by the bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis. It’s one of the most common STDs and affects both men and women. Chlamydia is transmitted through any form of sexual contact, including vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Who’s at Risk? To give a broad perspective, anyone who has unprotected sex is … Read more

Syphilis Through the Ages: The Origins, Types of Treatment, and Impact of the Disease

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Syphilis, through the ages, was one of the most stigmatized diseases in history. This infection caused countries to blame their neighbors for the outbreak. The United Kingdom blamed the French for the infection; the French believed the Neapolitans were to blame, while the German called it a “Polish disease.” The accusations often shifted from one … Read more

Treatment of STDs

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are a global issue, but some parts of the world experience more cases of STDs than any other. These regions include North America, India, and parts of Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa experiences the highest amount of sexually transmitted diseases in the whole world. Types of STDs There are many types of STDs, … Read more

Gonorrhea in newborn babies

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Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects millions of people across the world. Recent data shows an average of just over 4 million adults contracting the infection each year in South Africa alone, with roughly half of these being women. The problem with women having gonorrhea is that they can sometimes pass … Read more

Gonorrhea and treatment with antibiotics

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Gonorrhea, also known as the clap, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Both men and women can get this STD and spread it to their sexual partners through vaginal, anal, or oral intercourse. The primary route of treatment of this, like other infections, is through the intake of … Read more