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The Human Papilloma Virus is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) and this virus is different than the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Cervical cancer diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body which originally starts growing at the cervix which is the lower part of the uterus. A-https://steptohealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cervical-cancer.jpg…

Eight reasons to practice abstinence There are many great reasons why you should choose to abstain from having sex and choose to practice abstinence. If you practice in abstinence there is a one hundred percent chance that there will be no way of getting pregnant. Abstinence can also prevent you from getting any type of sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, HPV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and many more. Having abstinence in a relationship can also have many positive outcomes. It will help you have…

The Zika pandemic has become a common cause for conversation in today's ever growing society. With thousands of tabloids discussing it's potential impact on the Olympics, it's no surprise that people are questioning going to such events. To begin with, many well known people of science have come out to say that it is not justifiable to have people attending events with such risks involved. Furthermore, the virus itself can cause a variety of pregnancy defects, with no vaccines in sight. Last…

Lupus Erythematosus is an auto immune disease which means that the immune system makes antibodies that attack the healthy tissue. This leads to skin problems such as sores and rashes. Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is only relating to problems with skin. However, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus involves the destruction of vital organs along with skin complications. This disease cannot be cured, but it can be treated. Many people who have Lupus suffer through “flares” which are times in which the…

Description: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by deer ticks infected with the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Cause: Lyme disease is spread through the bite of infected ticks. Ticks can attach on any part of the human body often found in hard to see areas. A tick is attached for 36 to 48 hours or more before the Lyme disease bacterium can be transmitted. Most people are infected through the bites of the immature ticks, which are called nymphs. Symptoms: Early Signs (3 to 30 days…

Carl Zimmer is a well-known science writer who takes his readers on a guided tour of some of the wonders of the world that belong to viruses, in which scientists are increasing our understanding of life. Zimmer is the author of one of the books I choose to read, The Planet of Viruses gives a brief summary of different viruses in a fascinating way. Zimmer introduces you to the history of virology by exploring some of the common viruses such as rhinovirus, influenza, human papillomavirus (HPV),…

women, this infection can cause PID, which could lead to long term pain, infertility, or sometimes death. AIDS AIDS is caused by human immunodeficiency virus. You can get this from contact through infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. If having unprotected sex with someone that has an HIV, you could then get it. By sharing needles or drugs with someone is another way of getting AIDS. AIDS can be spread through vaginal fluids, blood, semen, rectal fluids, and more. By mainly having sex or…

Over many decades, there has always been a question about this. However, the disease’s isolation policy of the past has been based on the lack of knowledge by the general public on its transmission. The stigma around the disease has not helped the massive discrimination towards infected individuals. This discrimination comes in segregation of those infected in quarantined communities. However, this separation is unnecessary because leprosy is not highly contagious. Because of this, people with…

4803 Resource Development Dr. Negron November 2, 2016 A 2014 report from the New York State Department of Health showed that the United States had an estimate of 123,000 people infected with HIV. The HIV and AIDS epidemic continues to affect the African American community. Now HIV and AIDS has a major effect on young African American women. There are risk factors and what seems to be co-occurring issues for young African American women that are identified at-risk for sexually risky behavior.…

The folds of the skin around the armpits, elbows and knees can be a deeper red than the surrounding rash. The peeling of the rash can also indicate the status of the disease, by the end of the first week the skin will begin to peel and flake off, this is referred to as ‘Desquamation’, from Latin ‘desquamare’, meaning ‘to scrape off of a fish’. Sometimes the rash can last up to two full weeks before it fully goes away. (“Britannica.com”), Scarlet Fever -symptoms. Fever, chills, sore throat,…