Syphilis Infection: First Sign, Treatment, and Important Facts
Syphilis is a dangerous sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can prove to be fatal when left untreated. But when treated on time, it is completely curable. The disease is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that syphilis cases in women have seen a downward trend in the recent years. But, there is an increase in cases among men who have sex with men. The...
Look After Your Sexual Health – Get Tested For STDs As Required
In the United States, the cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis is on the rise. At any given time, there are more than a 100 million cases of STDs in the country. Chlamydia bacteria are responsible for around 1.5 million new cases every year. According to the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), chlamydia is highly prevalent despite it being easily cured. It is possible the number of reported cases is rising because...
Coronavirus Vaccine and STD Testing: Why Both are Important
The world is witnessing the largest vaccine campaign in the history of mankind – Coronavirus vaccine. As per a news report, by Jan 5, 2021, Americans received around 21 million doses of the much-awaited vaccine. It’s a long way to go, say doctors. At the same time, doctors at the STD clinic wish that, some day, there would be a vaccine against some of the deadliest sexually transmitted diseases. Certain STDs like...
Significance of Visiting an Urgent care STD Testing Clinic
The popularity of immediate care clinics can be attributed to a number of factors such as quick and reliable healthcare services and easily accessible locations, among others. In fact, most of these facilities have extended their services to include physicals, vaccinations, and pathological or investigation facilities, to name a few. Benefits of urgent care STD clinics If you are contemplating a visit to a medical office for diagnosis and treatment of sexually...
Benefits of Comprehensive STD Test in Pentagon City
Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with some or the other sexually transmitted disease. Many millions go undiagnosed because they do not undergo a test. They aren’t aware they are carrying an infection. This is one of the main reasons sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are rampant across the globe, suggest doctors. 2 Reasons people avoid testing Testing facilities exist; but people are reluctant to undergo a test. Most of the times, embarrassment...
Don’t Forget Your Sexual Health Amidst the Coronavirus Mayhem
The novel coronavirus has become a pandemic. Everybody is cautious about hygiene, social distancing, face coverings, and strengthening their immunity. This is because governments, organizations, and individuals at various levels left no stone unturned to spread awareness about the disease. What about sexual diseases? Many of them are no less than pandemics. In fact, HIV/AIDS was declared a pandemic in 1981. Millions of people across the globe are infected with STDs. The need...