Category Archives: STD Information

What is Gonorrhoea?

If you are interested in finding out what is gonorrhoea, then it would be desirable to understand the term itself. Gonorrhoea is Latin where gonos means “seed” while rhoe refers to “flow”. Basically this is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease which is caused by a bacterial infection that normally attacks mucous membranes in the … Continue reading

What is Syphilis?

Syphilis is an STD which is normally caused by the Treponema Pallidum bacterium. This is an infectious bacterium which is passed from one person to another when one contacts the syphilis sore. Once a person contracts syphilis, he or she develops sores on the genitals and the area around the anus. We will look at … Continue reading

How is Trichomoniasis Diagnosed?

Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection that can affect both sexes that is males or females. The conditions between these two sexes vary because in males the symptoms are known to disappear in a couple of weeks unlike in women where trichomoniasis can prove rather dangerous. Trichomoniasis has no relevant environmental factor in that … Continue reading

How can Hsv2 be Prevented?

Hsv2 is primarily known to be responsible in the production of genital herpes which are quite contagious. Hvs2 is in the family of the herpes simplex virus which is relatively characterized by the cold sores and the genital herpes respectively. The transmission of hsv2 is mostly related to contact by skin with any infected victim. … Continue reading

What are the Characteristics of Gonorrhoea

When you hear of the term neisseria gonorrhoea, what should probably ring in your mind is gonorrhoea. This is because the former is the name given to the bacterium that causes the gonorrhoea. Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease that is very dangerous if left untreated as it is one of the causal factors that … Continue reading

What are the Characteristics of Chlamydia in the throat?

Chlamydia in the throat is possible if one has had oral sex which may lead him or her to swallowing the fluids from the infected partner. The thing about Chlamydia in the throat is that it can lead to lung infections which can prove fatal if not addressed on time. The characteristics that an individual … Continue reading

The Major Causes of Chlamydia

The causes of Chlamydia are diverse and common. The most known causes of Chlamydia however, are those connected with sex. In other words, people get this infection through engaging into sexual intercourse with infected partners. Although the causes of Chlamydia are related to sex, it should be known that a bacteria is that may be … Continue reading

Causes, symptoms and diagnosis of Vaginal Thrush

Vaginal thrush is caused by candida albicans which is a fungi belonging to the candida species.   This yeast infection can occur in any woman although pregnant women are the most victims if the immune systems have been weakened by chemotherapy, lupus and having HIV and Aids. It is also common in women between 30 … Continue reading

Causes of Genital Bumps and Treatment

Genital bumps are not transmitted sexually although they are a source of embarrassment in men even if it is a cosmetic imperfection. Different people have the bumps appearing differently too. For example the pumps can be round and tiny while for others they are shaped differently and a bit bigger. Genital bumps may occur in … Continue reading

How to Prevent and Treat Genital Acne

Other terms used in reference to genital acne are acne inversa and hidradenitis suppurativa and occurs as lumps. The condition occurs when the apocrine glands in the genitals are clogged. If the genital area experiences too much sweating and heat, bacteria, oil and dead skin may be left on the skin leading to genital acne … Continue reading