Syphilis
People infected with syphilis at the primary stage normally have no symptoms. In case they do, a single sore or multiple sores can be found.
Genital warts and HP
This virus can cause genital warts and some cancers. There are more than 100 strains and approximately 40 strains can be sexually transmitted.
Hepatitis C Virus
Hepatitis C virus is a virus that can cause damage to liver and often lead to chronic hepatitis C which can develop into a serious disease such as cirrhosis and cancer.
Hepatitis B Virus
Hepatitis B Virus is a virus that causes damage to liver. Chronic hepatitis B can develop into a serious disease resulting cirrhosis and cancer.
Hepatitis A Virus
The infection is through contacting with stools (feces) that contain the virus, which can also be contaminated in food, water or surfaces. In general, it tends to be more severe in adolescents and adults but can be resolved without any treatment.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium. Those infected usually have little or no symptoms. Therefore, it is essential to receive STI screening regularly. Symptoms are similar to gonorrhoea such as dysuria and pyuria. Transmission Treatment Chlamydia can be treated with antibiotics. Prevention Screening/Testing A specimen collection from throat, […]
Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) bacterium. Symptoms are more pronounce in men than in women. Common symptoms include urethral infection such as dysuria or pyuria. Men with gonorrhoea may also complain of testicular or scrotal pain. Symptoms usually appear in a week after infection. However, it may […]
HIV
HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a virus that attacks cells, or known as CD4, that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. If left untreated, this can lead to AIDS which is the late stage of HIV infection occurring when the body’s immune system is severely […]
Anal Cancer
Anal cancer can start in any part of the anus. How serious anal cancer is depends on where it starts, how big it is, if it spreads and your general health.