Have you ever had a sore throat that dragged on for weeks, visiting multiple doctors without finding the cause? Even antibiotics didn’t help? It is very likely that the culprit is not the flu, a virus, or common bacteria – but a sexually transmitted infection called Chlamydia. Chlamydia doesn’t just “hide” in the genital area. […]

Syphilis is one of the most common and serious Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. If not diagnosed and treated promptly, the disease can progress through multiple stages, causing permanent damage and threatening life. 1. What is Syphilis?? Syphilis is an infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum. The disease can […]

Chlamydia is one of the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) worldwide, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It is preventable and curable, spreading mainly through unprotected vaginal, oral, and anal sex. 1. What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can occur in both men and women, caused by the […]

1. Syphilis and the LGBT Community? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Although it affects all population groups, the rate of syphilis infection is higher in the LGBT community, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM), due to certain sexual behavioral characteristics and barriers to healthcare access. […]

1. What are Genital Warts? Genital warts, also called venereal warts or anogenital warts, are a common sexually transmitted infection (STIs) caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Although most HPV infections are clinically asymptomatic, HPV types 6 and 11 are responsible for about 90% of visible genital wart cases. It is important to note that other HPV types, […]