Can You Get Syphilis From Kissing? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. It is a highly contagious disease that spreads as a result of direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Syphilis was once regarded as a major public health threat because of its […]
Can You Get HIV From Saliva According to the World Health Organization, more than 70 million people have been infected with the HIV virus and about 35 million people have died of HIV since the beginning of the epidemic. Globally, 36.7 million [30.8–42.9 million] people are living with HIV. What is HIV? HIV stands […]
Gentleman Rapist: Profile Rape is an unlawful sexual activity that involves having intimacy or sexual intercourse without the valid consent of a person or group of persons, while a rapist is any individual who forcibly engages in sexual activity with another person without his or her consent. According to the center for disease control, over 1.3 […]
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a microorganism called Neisseria gonorrhoeae otherwise known as gonococcus. Individuals become infected when their genitals come in contact with penile or vaginal discharge during intercourse or other sexual activities. The disease affects about 0.6% of men and 0.8% of women globally. Annually, between 33 to […]
What is HIV? HIV stands for “Human Immuno Deficiency Virus” it is the causative agent of AIDS. What Does AIDS Stand For ? AIDS stands for “Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome”. It is caused by the HIV virus which weakens the immune System (body’s defence mechanism) and makes a person susceptible to all kinds of infections. […]
