Viral Diseases
Which sexually transmitted diseases are caused by viruses? What should I know about HIV, HPV, Herpes, and Hepatitis? How are these diseases treated, and how can I keep my partner safe?
HIV/AIDS Overview
HIV is a virus, but AIDS is a definition. HIV-positive individuals can stay healthy for years, or even decades, before they become sick enough to receive an AIDS diagnosis.
HIV is a virus, but AIDS is a definition. HIV-positive individuals can stay healthy for years, or even decades, before they become sick enough to receive an AIDS diagnosis.
Genital Herpes (HSV)
Genital and oral herpes are only caused by two of the family of six herpes viruses that can infect humans.
Genital and oral herpes are only caused by two of the family of six herpes viruses that can infect humans.
Hepatitis B Overview
Hepatitis B is one of five types of hepatitis that can infect humans. All of the hepatitis viruses affect the liver, but they have different modes of transmission and cause different levels of damage. Hepatitis B can be sexually transmitted.
Hepatitis B is one of five types of hepatitis that can infect humans. All of the hepatitis viruses affect the liver, but they have different modes of transmission and cause different levels of damage. Hepatitis B can be sexually transmitted.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the virus that causes genital warts, as well as several reproductive and systemic cancers. The discovery that HPV caused infectious cancers was stunning. Even 30 years ago, if you had told doctors that a virus could cause cancer, most of them would have laughed you out of the room.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the virus that causes genital warts, as well as several reproductive and systemic cancers. The discovery that HPV caused infectious cancers was stunning. Even 30 years ago, if you had told doctors that a virus could cause cancer, most of them would have laughed you out of the room.
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum can be sexually transmitted, although it is far more often seen in children.
Molluscum contagiosum can be sexually transmitted, although it is far more often seen in children.
Should States Be Allowed to Mandate the HPV Vaccine?
The state of Texas' recent decision to mandate vaccination with the HPV vaccine has drawn a lot of controversy. Why might mandating the HPV vaccine be a good idea? Are there any downsides?
The state of Texas' recent decision to mandate vaccination with the HPV vaccine has drawn a lot of controversy. Why might mandating the HPV vaccine be a good idea? Are there any downsides?
HIV/AIDS Frequently Asked Questions
This website, from the About.com Guide to HIV/AIDS, answers some frequently asked questions about HIV and AIDS.
This website, from the About.com Guide to HIV/AIDS, answers some frequently asked questions about HIV and AIDS.
HIV/AIDS and African Americans
This is the CDC's resource page for information about African Americans and the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
This is the CDC's resource page for information about African Americans and the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The Body
The Body is a resource for in depth information about topics related to HIV and the AIDS epidemic.
The Body is a resource for in depth information about topics related to HIV and the AIDS epidemic.
Know HIV/AIDS
This website is an excellent source for information about HIV and AIDS. It includes a tool for locating HIV testing services near you.
This website is an excellent source for information about HIV and AIDS. It includes a tool for locating HIV testing services near you.