Unlike the other six STIs, trichomoniasis is neither caused by a virus nor by a bacterium. The culprit is the protozoan T. vaginalis, which is a single-celled organism with long appendages called agella that the organism uses to propel itself. This STI, colloquially referred to as “trich”, is common in both heterosexual and homosexual women… Continue reading Trichomoniasis: What You Need to Know Today
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Gonorrhea: What You Need to Know Today
Gonorrhea, a bacterial STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and colloquially called “The Clap”, is currently the second most common STI after Chlamydia. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on July 7th 2017 that antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is on the rise and that new drugs are needed. The drugs that used to be effective are Rocephin,… Continue reading Gonorrhea: What You Need to Know Today
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): What You Need to Know Today
[Author’s note: Welcome to Part 3 of our seven-part series about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), sometimes called venereal diseases or Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). The good news is that as I write this in 2017, researchers are discovering not only new facts, but also new treatments for STIs. The not-so-good-news is that some STIs that… Continue reading Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): What You Need to Know Today
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV): What You Need to Know Today
Because barrier protection such as condoms doesn’t always work, the only way unequivocally to prevent getting an STI is to abstain from sexual relationships. In other words, pretty much everyone of any age needs information on STIs. Even a person who is in a committed relationship could get an STI from a partner who cheats.… Continue reading Human Papilloma Virus (HPV): What You Need to Know Today