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Apr 27, 2007 -
Since Spring has arrived and romance is in the air, I thought I'd take the time to talk about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Not your favorite topic, I know, but definitely worth knowing about.
STI stands for "sexually transmitted infection."
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Definition
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. This article discusses chlamydia infections in women.
See also:
- Chlamydia
- Chlamydial urethritis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Chlamydia is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Chlamydia infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Diagnosis:
Diagnosing pneumonia may be difficult, since lab tests to grow the bacteria from samples can take many days to process, and chest x-rays cannot always distinguish between pneumonia and other conditions. New tests have the potential to make diagnosis easier and quicker. One is a blood test that identifies a marker of severe inflammation in the body.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Male reproductive anatomy
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Chlamydial urethritis is a sexually transmitted disease involving infection of the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder).
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Chlamydial urethritis is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.
Chlamydia can cause a type of swelling (inflammation) of the urethra ( urethritis).
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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- Complications
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- Other Treatments
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in the United States
According to Urologic Diseases in America, a report published in 2007 by the U.S. National Institutes of Health:
- UTIs are the most expensive of all urologic diseases, accounting for about $3.5 billion a year in medical costs, including $96.4 million in prescriptions.
- Over 60% of women will experience a UTI at least once in their lifetime. At least a third of women experience a UTI by the time they are 24 years old.
- Only 20% of UTIs occur in men.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Prevalence
About 25% of women age 14 - 59 are infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV), indicates a 2007 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). HPV prevalence is highest (45%) among women age 20 - 24. HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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- Emergency Contraception
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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First "No-Period" Birth Control Pill Approved
In May 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved Lybrel, the first birth control pill that completely eliminates monthly menstrual periods. Lybrel contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progestin levonorgestrol. The active pills are taken 365 days a year with no inactive pill breaks.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Female urinary tract
Male urinary tract
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Painful urination describes any pain, discomfort, or burning sensation during urination.
Alternative Names
Dysuria; Painful urination
Considerations
Pain on urination is a fairly common problem. It is most often caused by an infection somewhere in the urinary tract.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Definition
Neonatal conjunctivitis is a red eye in a newborn caused by irritation, a blocked tear duct, or infection.
Alternative Names
Newborn conjunctivitis; Conjunctivitis of the newborn; Ophthalmia neonatorum
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Conjunctivitis in a newborn may be caused by a blocked tear duct, irritation produced by the antibiotic eyedrops given at birth, or infection. Neonate conjunctivitis that is caused by an infection can be very serious.
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