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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Syphilis: What You Need to Know Today
Syphilis is a potentially deadly infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Ever since the discovery of penicillin in the 1940’s, the disease has been quickly cured with this antibiotic for those not allergic to the drug. As a result, the incidence of syphilis dropped dramatically. For close to two decades after the turn of this… Continue reading Syphilis: What You Need to Know Today
Chlamydia: What You Need to Know Today
Chlamydia, the most common sexually transmitted infection, is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that if unreported cases are included in the overall count, there are about 2.8 million chlamydia cases every year. Fortunately though, unlike the viral STIs (HPV, HSV, and HIV),… Continue reading Chlamydia: 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