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Few topics are more nerve-wracking to discuss with a new partner than sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, talking about STDs early in a relationship can be a huge benefit to both individuals' health. Talking about STDs can happen at any time, whether it's with your long-term partner, or a new hook-up.  The reason to bring up STDs? So that you and your partner can get tested before becoming sexually active. (For existing partners, testing after being sexually active is better than never.) Why test for STDs? Learning whether either of you has an STD may prevent the disease from spreading. As many STDs have silent symptoms, people may not know that they have them. "It's possible to have a STD for years without developing any signs or symptoms," says Infectious disease expert, Nazar Raoof, M.D.  "Partners may pass STDs to others unknowingly, without realizing that they have one." Sexually transmitted diseases includ...

Cold sores are skin lesions that often turn to tender blisters. Although there is no cure for the virus that causes them, cold sores will go away on their own over time, and various medicines can treat the symptoms. A cold sore under the nose is a common complaint. Cold sores are harmless and usually go away on their own within 1–2 weeks, but they can be bothersome. In this article, we explain what cold sores are and what causes them. We also look at possible complications and how to treat and prevent them. Cold sores consist of small lesions, or bumps, that appear on the skin. A person might notice a single sore or a cluster of them. They tend to develop on the face — typically around the mouth, on the lips, or underneath the nose. Cold sores usually start out as a discolored or white bump, which might resemble a pimple. The bump will usually develop into one or a group of tender, fluid-filled blisters. These might be red or darker than the surrounding skin, or they might be yellow or...

In 2019, Columbus, Ohio, had seven reported cases of congenital syphilis, or cases in which a newborn child was infected during pregnancy. Two years later, that number rose to 20. And now? "Year to date, we've already seen 28 cases," said Dr. Mysheika Roberts, the city's health commissioner. One of this year's cases, she added, resulted in the death of a child. Cases of congenital syphilis in the United States climbed by a whopping 184% between 2017 and 2021, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But that's only one element of an explosive rise in sexually transmitted infections, known as STIs, which one expert in the field describes as an "out-of-control pandemic" that began in the 2010s and became super-charged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts in public health say COVID-19 contributed to the rise in sexually transmitted infections by preventing people from getting routine health care, where STI screenings c...

Getty Images En español It starts with a sniffle, then it moves to a cough. Maybe you get a sore throat or achy muscles, or spike a fever. Is it a cold? Perhaps the flu? Could it be COVID? It's been more than two years since COVID-19 burst on the scene, adding yet another virus-causing illness that could be to blame for your feeling crummy. After all, the common cold, the flu and COVID-19 share a similar list of symptoms. Further complicating the guessing game are the COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, which can fight off some of the disease's most severe symptoms, making it even more difficult to identify the culprit behind...

A woman was shocked to discover that what she thought was an eczema flareup was actually a fungal infection after a stranger on TikTok encouraged her to get a mark on her back checked out. Rosie Breen, 25, was surprised when she spotted a comment from a follower on TikTok telling her to go to the doctor to get a mark on her back looked at. Breen, who has suffered with eczema since she was a child, thought it had just been a flareup of her skin condition and hadn't paid any attention to it. But a trip to the doctor confirmed she had tinea versicolor, a common fungal infection of the skin that can be easily treated with an over-the-counter antifungal lotion, cream or shampoo. Although it was nothing to worry about, Breen is thankful the stranger spotted it straight away. Rosie Breen, 25, shows the infection known as tinea versicolor on her back in an undated photo. Breen was shocked to discover what she thought was eczema was actually a fungal infection after a stranger on TikTok e...

Sept. 20, 2022 -- Some sexually transmitted diseases are spiking in the United States, with more syphilis cases reported last year any time since 1948, health officials say. Rates of syphilis infections soared 26% in 2021 over the prior year, reaching the highest rate of growth since 1996. New HIV cases rose 16% last year, as well. Now, with monkeypox on the scene, the situation is "out of control," David Harvey, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors, told the Associated Press. Experts say the increases could be due to lack of testing and prevention efforts, delayed diagnosis during the pandemic, drug and alcohol use, and the decline in condom use – plus a sex surge after COVID-19 lockdown. "It is imperative that we ... work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the U.S.," said Leandro Mena, MD, of the CDC said in a speech Sept. 19 at the 2022 STD Prevention Conference. Prevention efforts could result in at-home tests for STDs ...

famciclovir CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about EZOVIR. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. The information in this leaflet was last updated on the date listed on the final page. Some more recent information on the medicine may be available. You should ensure that you speak to your pharmacist or doctor to obtain the most up to date information on the medicine. Those updates may contain important information about the medicine and its use of which you should be aware. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking EZOVIR against the bene...

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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). The condition is a common STI that infects about 600,000 people in the United States every year. Sores on the genitals are usually the first sign of a genital herpes outbreak. Other symptoms of genital herpes can include a foul-smelling discharge from the genitals and flu-like symptoms like fever and swollen glands. This article covers genital herpes symptoms in men, what genital herpes sores look like and where they form on the penis when to see a healthcare provider, and diagnosing and treating genital herpes. Getty Genital Herpes Symptoms in Men Genital herpes symptoms in men can include: Blisters or sores that can break open on the genitals, anus, or mouth A smelly discharge from the urethra (the front of the penis) Flu-like symptoms like body aches, swollen nodes, and fever Tingling ar...