Category: STD

10 FAQ for HIV PEP

Here are 10 frequently asked questions (FAQ) about HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP):

1. What is HIV PEP?
2. PE

STD sexually transmitted diseases in depth

Certainly! Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are infections th

Risk of HIV from Sexual contact

Risk of HIV Transmission via Sexual Contact:

• Vaginal Intercourse:
  • Estimated risk per act: ~0.08% (rang

Rate of HIV transmission from contact , kiss or others?

Sexual Contact:

• Vaginal/Anal Sex: 1–3 per 1,000 exposures (higher for receptive anal sex).
• Oral Sex:

Symptoms and signs of Syphilis

Primary Syphilis:

• Painless, indurated chancre (ulcer) at the infection site (e.g., genital, oral, or anal).

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approach to genital wound/ulcer

History and Examination:

• History: Inquire about duration, pain, discharge, sexual history, systemic symptoms

15 FAQ of Syphilis

1. What is syphilis?
2. A sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Treponema pallidum.
3. Rationale: *T. palli