Tag: diseases
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Pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility – what’s the connection?
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a serious condition that should not be underestimated due to the complications it can lead to if left untreated. About 10-15% of women of reproductive age suffer from the pelvic inflammatory disease at least once in their lives, and the disease occurs mainly in women aged 15 to 24 years. Pelvic…
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Chlamydial infection
Chlamydial infection is also known as a silent infection Chlamydia trachomatis infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. It is especially common in young people aged 15 to 29 years. Data show that by the age of 38, one in three women and one in five men have been infected with chlamydia…
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Gonorrhea – how is it characterized in men?
How does gonorrhea affect men Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause very serious complications if left untreated but can be cured with the right medication. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that affects both men and women. The infectious agent, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, targets warm, moist areas of the human body, including: Urethra…
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Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases – trichomoniasis and the consequences associated with it Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that is characterized by an increased risk of contracting other sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and is associated with cervical carcinogenesis. Another characteristic of trichomoniasis is that it increases the risk of postpartum and postoperative…