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Since this STD often has no symptoms, it's important to understand how you can protect yourself. Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium, primarily found in sexual fluids from the penis and vagina. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated there were 1.6 million new gonococcal infections in 2018; gonorrhea is the second-most common STD in the United States, following chlamydia. Most people who are infected with gonorrhea have no symptoms and don't know they are infected. This can be problematic. How does gonorrhea spread? Gonorrhea is most commonly spread during vaginal, oral or anal sex when sexual fluids (semen, pre-ejaculate and vaginal fluids) contact with the mucous membranes of the genitals, mouth or anus (and, in rare cases, eyes) of another person. Gonorrhea can spread even if the infected partner presents no symptoms at all. A male does not need to ejaculate to s...

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum . At times, it is passed on by nonsexual intimate contact, such as kissing or food handling, as well. Sexually active people between the ages 20 and 35 are most at risk of getting syphilis. People who have syphilis can be unaware of carrying the infection since it can take weeks for symptoms to appear. Syphilis symptoms develop in four stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. This article will provide an overview of the stages, rashes that can look like syphilis, when to see a healthcare provider, and how syphilis is diagnosed and treated. Anupong Thongchan / EyeEm / Getty Images Early Symptoms of Syphilis The primary stage of syphilis can take about two to three weeks to develop. During the primary stage, symptoms include: A painless sore on or in the mouth, genitals, rectum, or skin Swelling of the lymph nodes (bean-shaped struct...

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has introduced an innovative HIV triple combination tablet specially designed for children living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries. The company's shares exhibited little change in response to the announcement, opening at Rs 872.65 around 9.31 am on August 17. The tablet aims to address the treatment needs of young patients and is set to offer improved medical support. This significant development is a result of Aurobindo Pharma's collaboration with ViiV Healthcare, which has granted the company a paediatric dolutegravir voluntary license. This arrangement allows Aurobindo Pharma to produce and distribute the tablet across 123 low and middle-income countries, including India. The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has granted tentative approval for this pioneering tablet formulation, comprising Abacavir 60 mg, Lamivudine 30 mg, and Dolutegravir 5 mg (pALD). This combination therapy is targeted at treating children l...

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by subtypes of Chlamydia trachomatis (the bacteria that causes chlamydia). LGV can be passed through anal, vaginal, or oral sex and progresses in three distinct stages. Early symptoms of LGV include painless bumps or ulcers that are sometimes mistaken for syphilis or genital herpes. Though easily treated with antibiotics, untreated LGV infections can lead to potentially severe complications, including ruptured lymph nodes or anal fistulas. This article looks at the causes and symptoms of lymphogranuloma venereum, including how this uncommon STI is diagnosed and treated. It also describes the risk factors for LGV and what you can do to reduce your odds of infection. Israel Sebastian / Getty Images Gender Definition For the purpose of this article, "male" refers to people born with penises and "female" refers to people born with ...

Gonococcal conjunctivitis is pink eye that develops due to a gonorrhea infection. It's most common in newborns who get it from their birthing parent during delivery. But adults can get it, too, if their eyes come in contact with infected fluids. Gonococcal conjunctivitis (GC) is a form of pink eye. GC occurs when gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection, spreads from someone's genitals to another person's eyes. GC can also happen when a person with an active gonorrhea infection gives birth. In this case, bacteria from vaginal fluids can pass the infection to the child — even during a cesarean delivery (C-section). Read on to learn more about what causes GC, symptoms to watch out for, and what's involved in treatment. What causes gonococcal conjunctivitis? The bacteria Neisseria gonorrhea causes GC. It's the most common cause of sexually transmitted gonorrhea infections. GC is spread in two ways: from infected fluids in the vagina to a baby during birth...

– Key Initiatives Highlight the Role of Catalytic Collaboration to Help Advance Health Equity – – Latest HIV Research and Development Data Drive the Next Wave of Person-Centric Scientific Discovery in Treatment, Prevention and Novel Research Strategies in HIV Cure – FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced its upcoming contributions to the 12th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2023), taking place in Brisbane, Australia, and virtually, from July 23-26, 2023. As the leader in HIV innovation, Gilead will provide updates on its signature initiatives and key collaborations while sharing new scientific data from its research and development programs. The breadth of data presented at the meeting, along with Gilead-led symposia, reflect its innovative approach to advancing HIV prevention, treatment and cure strategies and underscore Gilead's focus on forming partnerships with communities w...