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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Information On Stds

Health Encyclopedia: Syphilis Tertiary

Alternative Names

Late syphilis; Tertiary syphilis


Prevention

People who have multiple or unknown sex partners or partners who are involved in any high-risk sexual practices are at risk for acquiring sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Individuals who recognize that they are at risk have taken the first step toward prevention.

Total abstinence is the only way to completely avoid the possibility of infection with a sexually transmitted disease. Monogamous se...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Raising the Alarm on Herpes & Other STDs in Teen Girls
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...presents one option - abstinence - but leaves out information on STDs and how to prevent... Read more »

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Educating Teens About STDs
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...children are equipped with accurate and complete information about STDS. It's a matter of... Read more »

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April is STD Awareness Month: What do you know about Gonorrhea?
By Merely Me , Health Expert

I am not sure how many people know that April is STD awareness month.   Sexually Transmitted... Read more »

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Introducing Our Newest Health Expert: Amy Hendel
By healthgal , Health Expert

...misconceptions and myths as well as the latest news and information that surround this very... Read more »

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College Women and Risk of STDS
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...PAP smears and to practice safe sex and get more information on specific STD risks.   It was... Read more »

Health Guide

STD Symptoms
What is the Definition of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted sexually by someone who is infected. These infections are usually passed by... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Diagnosis
...machine (scintillation or gamma camera) is then used to detect pictures of the tracer in the kidney. This information is recorded on a computer screen or on film.Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)... Read more »
Genital Herpes: The Basics
...latex condoms. It’s up to you to make sure you are protected. Remember, it’s YOUR body! For more information, call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at (800) 232-4636. ... Read more »
Just Diagnosed with Genital Herpes?
If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed with genital herpes, you may be experiencing a variety of emotions, and you’ve probably got questions—lots of them. It is important to be... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Genital Herpes
...Herpes support sitewww.niaid.nih.gov/dmid/stds/herpevac -- Herpevac (herpes vaccine) clinical trial information Read more »

Medications

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...pharmacist for more details. Read the patient information leaflet provided by your ... Read more »

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...pharmacist for more details. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your... Read more »

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...pharmacist for more details. How To Use Read the patient information leaflet provided by your... Read more »

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...gonorrhea, chlamydia). How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your... Read more »

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...gonorrhea, chlamydia). How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your... Read more »

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Having a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can be upsetting and embarrassing, and it can be even more so if the visual signs of the diseases appear... Read summary »

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People are often too embarrassed to ask their doctors for information on safe sex, so they turn to the Internet for information. But while the... Read summary »

Teen STDs can lead to infertility
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According to experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infertility may be a "down the road" concern for many teens who... Read summary »