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Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI/STD).

Gonorrhea infects mucosal membranes outside the genital tract. Serious gonococcal infections and complications can occur.

Endocervicitis (cervicitis) is the term used to describe inflammation of the mucosal lining of the cervix.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper genital tract that can lead to infertility and other serious complications.

Risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease include sexual activities, especially those involving a partner who has a sexually transmitted infection.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be caused by bacteria, viruses or parsite acquired through sexual contact.

Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to cure. Untreated infection can lead to more serious complications and the risk of infecting others.

Some gay men are avoiding recommended testing, while the testing itself does not always find patients' sexually-transmitted infections .

What are the major sexually transmitted diseases that one should know about?

15% of cases of male factor infertility are caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses and vaginal infections can also trigger female infertility.

Women with bacterial vaginosis are more likely to be infected with HIV-AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, underscoring the need for prevention.

Nineteenth century America was much more prudish about sex. But during the Civil War thousands of soldiers, far from wives and sweethearts, sought out prostitutes.

Medications and vaccines are available to treat and prevent some STIs. Still these diseases are on the rise. Many cause no symptoms; spread by those unaware of infection.

The Kaiser Family Foundation provides research that shows that sexual content on television may influence youth behaviors.

Screening for asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections appears to reduce the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease, but PID remains a significant health threat.

An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus. If untreated, it can cause life-threatening hemorrhaging for the mother.

It can be hard to buy children birthday gifts. Kids like toys that parents might not approve of, after all. These two gift ideas are great examples of this phenomenon.

Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic agents used to inhibit or kill bacteria (prokaryotic organisms). How does penicillin destroy bacteria without hurting our cells?

Two million people in the US may be infected with chlamydia; two percent of people under age 40 carry the disease. Regular screening identifies those who need treatment.

Acute prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that develops suddenly.

A child with a persistent or recurrent limp should be medically evaluated to rule out potentially serious problems.

A Very Short Story by Ernest Hemingway is a brief, fictionalized account of his relationship with Agnes von Kurowsky.

Roughly 25% of all pregnant women experience bleeding or spotting during the first weeks of pregnancy, but most progress to normal deliveries.

Cat's Claw was used for over 2000 years in the Amazon rain forest before being discovered by the International health care market.

Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in men. Other prostate disorders are very common in men from the age of 40; understand the causes to prevent & reduce the risks.

Choosing the right kind of yeast infection medicine can seem downright impossible, but with a few important tips to keep in mind, the task becomes much easier.

Complement deficiencies can contribute to recurrent infection and they can contribute to autoimmune disease development, particularly immune complex disorders.

Animal studies show that DES causes an increased risk of autoimmune disease; human studies are conflicting although self-reports by patients show an increased risk.

Fimbriae are external structures of Gram- cells which enable bacteria to adhere to surfaces and, as virulence factors, mediate infection of host cells.

Women in their late 30s have a harder time getting pregnant, because fertility declines over 35. But 20% of new moms in the US are 35+, so pregnancy is quite possible.

Infectious diseases like H1N1(swine) flu are transmitted in various ways. Learn how germs are spread and how to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases.

Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic agents used to inhibit or kill bacteria (prokaryotic organisms). How do they destroy bacteria without hurting our cells?

It was a top secret project in many ways and ended up as a cooperative venture between England and the US. It is the story of penicillin in 1938-39 as Hitler begins WW2.

Reactive arthritis is triggered by an infectious agent outside the joints; a specific genetic makeup increases one's risk of acquiring this condition.

Author Aine Collier traces the history of the condom, from its origin as handmade linen contraceptives to its current role as society's low-tech tool for STD prevention.

The upward trend for teen births is expected to continue to rise according to the CDC, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

April is National Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month. Find out why teens are at increased risk and how you can help.

Antibiotics have lost their effectiveness in treating the bacteria that have since become resistant to all but the strongest medicine. It could have been avoided.

Frequent urination is a distressing symptom, but often people are too embarrassed to discuss it, even with their doctors. Luckily bladder problems are usually treatable.

Ernest Hemingway wrote A Very Short Story as a fictionalized account of his relationship with Agnes von Kurowsky.

Natural antibiotics are products of bacteria and fungi. In the microbial world, chemical battles are fought and microbes have learned well how to protect and defend.

Chlamydia is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in North America. More than 2,000,000 people in the U.S. have Chlamydia infection.

The Chlamydia genus of bacteria consists of four unique species that cause a variety of disease including genital tract infections and respiratory tract infections.

Sri Lanka's fruits are not only packed with sweetness, and energy-boosting vitamins and minerals, but are also utilized as key ingredients in traditional medicine.

The rape kit is used to collect the necessary evidence to bring a case against a rapist.

Character summary of Frederic Henry, Catherine Barkley and the supporting cast of characters in Hemingway's novel A Farewell to Arms.