Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and can lead to various health complications, including genital…
Many people are confused about how they could contract syphilis even though they use protection properly. The truth is, syphilis…
Let’s take the opportunity to review all PrEP medications used in Thailand. The basic principle is that the new PrEP…
Currently, antiretroviral drugs for HIV treatment have been developed from the prior formulations that were used 10-20 years ago. In…
In general, the symptoms of HIV infection depend on the stage of infection for each person. There are basically 3…
An influenza vaccine is a vaccine given with a needle, usually in the arm.
Hepatitis B vaccine can prevent hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can cause mild illness lasting a…
Most cervical cancers are associated with human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection.
Pap tests (or Pap smears) look for cancers and precancers in the cervix. Precancers are cell changes that can be…
PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis. The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or control the spread of an infection or disease.
PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or control the spread of an infection or disease.
Trichomoniasis (or “trich”) is a very common sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights…
Hepatitis B is a serious infection of the liver caused by a virus. Symptoms may include tiredness, loss of appetite,…
Of anogenital warts, 90% are caused by nononcogenic HPV types 6 or 11; these types can be commonly identified before…
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which is the virus that causes HIV infection.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems if it is not treated.
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by infection with Chlamydia trachomatis.
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2…
