Hepatitis B: Symptoms, Transmission, Testing, Treatment, and Prevention
Hepatitis B is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV). Acute infection often causes no symptoms, while chronic infection can damage the liver over time.
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Thailand’s 2022 Civil Partnership Bill: A Historical Overview
This archived article summarizes Thailand’s 2022 draft Civil Partnership Bill, which the Cabinet approved to let same-sex couples register their relationship…
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Find Friends and Encouragement: Buddy Plus, a Community That Understands People Living with HIV
Buddy+: because we are not alone. An online community for people living with HIV and those affected by HIV/AIDS to share experiences and support one another.
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PrEP and PEP: Are They the Same or Different, and Do They Really Prevent HIV?
PrEP and PEP are another way to prevent HIV by using medicine to guard against infection, but they differ in their purpose and in how they are used.
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Why Pride Month Matters: The Meaning and History You Should Know
Every June, Pride Month celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and honors the ongoing fight for equal rights.
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What Is CD4? Why It Matters and How It Is Monitored
CD4 cells, sometimes called T-cells or T-helper cells, are a type of white blood cell responsible for regulating the immune system and fighting off various…
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HIV Testing Made Easier: Timely, Accurate, and Confidential
HIV testing—also called AIDS testing—lets you know your own status. As is already well known, AIDS is caused by HIV.
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Can Genital Warts Be Treated at Home? Expert Answers and the Right Way to Treat Them
Genital warts can be treated, but you should always consult a doctor first, because a clinician needs to confirm whether the growths are truly genital warts…
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Ways to Reduce the Risk of HIV
The first step in protecting yourself from HIV is being mindful of sexual risk: having many different partners, or sex with someone whose status you do not…
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Perianal Abscess and Anal Fistula: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A perianal abscess is a pocket of pus caused by infection near the anus. An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel between the anal canal and nearby skin, often…
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Molluscum Contagiosum: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Effective Prevention
Molluscum contagiosum is a sexually transmitted infection that spreads easily through skin-to-skin contact.
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Gonorrhea: Transmission, Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, and Prevention
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can infect the genitals, rectum, and throat, and many people have no symptoms.
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