Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection, and therefore, in most cases it is transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse, without penetration being necessary.. However, in some cases, it can also be transmitted through the mouth or hands, for example, which have been in direct contact with the wounds caused by the virus. Furthermore, although it […]
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Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the Hepatitis C virus, HCV, which is transmitted mainly through sharing syringes and needles for injecting drug use, personal care, tattooing or piercing. HCV infection can lead to both acute and chronic clinical manifestations. Therefore, people infected with this virus may not show symptoms for […]
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HPV in men is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause symptoms such as warts in the genital region, itching and discomfort in private parts, in addition to increasing the risk of penile cancer. Although it is also common for HPV infection in men to not cause any symptoms, the virus can be present […]
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HPV in women is an infection caused by the human papillomavirus, transmitted through intimate contact without the use of a condom with a person infected with the virus, and may not cause symptoms or result in the development of genital, mouth or anus warts. These warts are similar to a small cauliflower, and can cause […]
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Hepatitis A is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), which causes inflammation of the liver and can lead to the appearance of some symptoms such as tiredness, low fever, headache and abdominal pain, for example. Infection with the hepatitis A virus occurs mainly through the consumption of contaminated water and food […]
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Hepatitis E is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis E virus, causing acute or chronic hepatitis and generally does not cause symptoms, especially in children, however, it can cause symptoms such as low fever, loss of appetite, nausea or abdominal pain. The hepatitis E virus, also known as HEV, can enter the […]
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Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the HBV virus that causes inflammation in the liver, which can result in acute symptoms, such as fever, nausea, vomiting, joint pain or yellowing of the skin and eyes. Hepatitis B can be transmitted through contact with contaminated blood or bodily fluids, such as semen or vaginal secretions […]
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Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by the Influenza A virus, also known as H1N1 flu, which can be transmitted through direct contact with infected pigs or through droplets of saliva released into the air when a person with the flu coughs or sneezes. The symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of […]
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The H3N2 virus is one of the subtypes of the virus Influenza A, which is one of the main causes of the common flu, known as flu A, as it is very easy to be transmitted between people through droplets released into the air when a person with the flu coughs or sneezes. The H3N2 […]
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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and, therefore, its main form of contagion is through unprotected sexual intercourse. However, transmission from mother to baby can also occur during childbirth, when gonorrhea is not identified and/or treated correctly. Therefore, to prevent the transmission of the disease, it is important to use a condom during all […]
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