Articles related to "Urethritis"

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.

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

T. vaginalis is a cause of urethritis in men and both urethritis and vaginitis in women. The parasite is most commonly transmitted during sexual intercourse.

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

Urinary tract infections can be mild or serious with symptoms that depend on the portion of the urinary tract involved.

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.

Reiter's syndrome is a seronegative arthritis presenting with a classic triad of arthritis, urethritis and conjunctivitis.

Elymus repens may be used as an alternative treatment to relieve disorders disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract such as Cystitis and Urethritis.

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

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

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

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that affects most women at least once in their lifetime. Steps can be taken to help protect against getting a painful UTI.

UTIs are a common and painful problem for many women. Learn how to manage an episode using baking soda, and how to prevent future infections.

Commonly known as bloodwort, soldier's woundwort, milfoil, or nosebleed, yarrow has been used as a healing agent for thousands of years.

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

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis.

The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).

Know the risks involved when a person chooses to engage in unsafe or unprotected sex, in order not to end up getting a sexually-transmitted infection(s).

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

Although modern living has frayed the connection between people and the natural world, it is still possible to safely collect medicinal herbs from one's environment.