Let’s Talk! You’ve probably heard of Chlamydia, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI) in the world. However, you may be unaware of important facts about this infection which may have a significant impact on your health.  Therefore I will present an overview of Chlamydia from its prevalence, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. […]

Let’s Talk! Syphilis does not make headlines like the AIDS virus probably due to the fact that since the 1980s, worldwide viral infections have greatly increased compared to bacterial infections. Although less widespread, it is important that you be informed about this serious infection and that you know how to better protect yourself. According to […]

Let’s Talk! It is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that people rarely talk about but are often aware of.  The cold sore is one of its common presentations, although many do not use the true medical term to identify this skin lesion. According to American MD Andrew C. Kradowski, it is estimated that herpes currently […]

Let’s talk! In 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first recognized the first cases of AIDS in five homosexual men in Los Angeles. In 1983, the HIV virus was “officially” identified. HIV/AIDS is presently a global epidemic (or pandemic) with 30–40 million of the adult world population infected. Although this disease has […]

Let’s Talk! It’s your annual exam and you are lying on your back. Your family doctor is about to examine your cervix and other sexual organs (i.e. vagina and ovaries). A metal instrument is inserted into your vagina to keep it open and to see your cervix. Then, your doctor uses a cotton-tipped swab to […]