PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is an emergency measure using ARV medication to prevent HIV infection after a potential exposure. This article will help you understand what PEP is, when to use PEP, and how PEP differs from PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). What is PEP? PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is the abbreviation for HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. Simply put, PEP is the use of anti-HIV medication […]

What is HIV/AIDS?   HIV (short for Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system. Specifically, HIV targets CD4 white blood cells—the “primary defense force” that protects the body against illness. When HIV destroys a significant number of CD4 cells, the immune system becomes severely weakened, leaving the infected person vulnerable to […]

1. What is Genital Warts? Genital warts, also known as venereal warts, are a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV Strains: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), there are over 150 HPV types, with at least 40 infecting the genital […]

Can Gonorrhea Be Cured? “Can gonorrhea be cured?” is the biggest question for many patients facing this condition. In reality, gonorrhea is completely curable with appropriate medical treatment combined with abstinence as prescribed by a doctor. To understand this better, this article will explain what gonorrhea is, how it spreads, the symptoms in men and […]