What is HIV?HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV attacks the white blood cells, which makes it hard for a person’s body to fight o... Read More

What is hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is an infection caused by a virus. It infects the liver.

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What is herpes?Herpes is an infection caused by a virus, either herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2.) Although most genital herpes infections are caused by HSV-2 ... Read More

HPV, or the Human Papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States and while some go away on their own, others can cause genital warts, and some can even caus... Read More

What is it?

Trichomoniasis (often called “trich” – pronounced like “trick”) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite.  It infects the vagina in women, or the urethra in men.

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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a kind of bacteria. It usually starts by causing painless sores (called chancres) or rashes on the skin, but over time it can become much more seri... Read More

Gonorrhea – sometimes called “the Clap” – is caused by a certain type of bacteria. Most often, it infects the penis or vagina, but it can also infect the rectum, throat, or eyes. Read More