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Herpes vs. HPV: The Complete Breakdown

April 19, 2018 By Nick Corlis

Herpes vs. HPV:  The Complete Breakdown

We’ve noticed here at STDCheck.com that there is some confusion surrounding HPV (Human PapillomaVirus) and herpes. Considering the similarities between the two STDs, this is completely understandable. Both cause unsightly skin conditions, are incurable, and are by far, the most common STDs in the U.S. today. What is Herpes? Herpes is an extremely common viral infection that affects about one in six people. It comes in two flavors: herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). It can affect the skin and nervous system, and is known for the sores it causes.

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Filed Under: Genital Herpes, Oral Herpes, Sexually Transmitted Infections, STD, STD Awareness, STD Check, STD News, STD Screening, STD Testing, STD Tests, STI

Is it the Flu or an STD? 11 Signs You Need to get Tested Immediately

April 2, 2018 By Lauren Crain

Is it the Flu or an STD? 11 Signs You Need to get Tested Immediately

If you're experiencing some bodily discomfort, don't be so quick to chalk it up to the flu. There are a lot of flu-like STD symptoms that disguise themselves as normal body ailments. If you've recently engaged in risky behavior, and you're experiencing some unfamiliar symptoms, read this list! These symptoms may seem like normal allergy, cold, or flu symptoms, but in reality, they could be STD symptoms in disguise. So please, for your sake, if you have any of these STD symptoms, get tested immediately!   Deceptive STD Symptoms These symptoms aren't usually associated with STDs,

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Can You Get Herpes on Your Breast?

November 17, 2017 By STDcheck

Can You Get Herpes on Your Breast?

When people think of herpes, they often think of cold sores or blisters and lesions in the genital area, but herpes can manifest on other parts of the body, including the breasts. 

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My Partner Gave Me Herpes – Did They Cheat?

March 8, 2017 By STDcheck

My Partner Gave Me Herpes – Did They Cheat?

We see questions like, "My husband/wife gave me herpes. Did he/she cheat?" or "How did I get herpes in a monogamous relationship?" all the time. It has been such a frequently and consistently asked question that we decided to dive into it in a blog post. The quickest answer to whether or not your partner cheated on you and gave you herpes is - Maybe, but probably not. We'll explain below, but first you need to understand what herpes is.

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Went For Gold, May Be Bringing Home Gonorrhea: Free STD Tests for Olympic Athletes

August 26, 2016 By STDcheck

Went For Gold, May Be Bringing Home Gonorrhea: Free STD Tests for Olympic Athletes

The access-restricted, campus-like Rio Olympic Village and the sheer amount of physically chiseled bodies certainly could have been more than enough reason for Olympic athletes to hook-up. They went to Rio for gold or silver, but may have brought home gonorrhea or syphilis. At STDcheck.com, we are offering all 2016 Team USA Olympic athletes our 10-Test STD panel (with our HIV RNA Early Detection test) for FREE.

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Filed Under: Chlamydia, Genital Herpes, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, Oral Herpes, Sexually Transmitted Infections, STD, STD Check, STD News, STD Testing, STD Tests, STI, Syphilis Tagged With: athletes, brazil, condoms, free std testing, hiv test, lochte, olympics, olympics 2016, olympics village, rio, STD test, std testing for olympics, std tests for olympic athletes, team usa

Sexual Healing: Which STDs Can & Cannot Be Cured

September 11, 2015 By STDcheck

Sexual Healing: Which STDs Can & Cannot Be Cured

With all of the different STDs out there, it can be difficult to remember which ones can be treated and cured, and which sexually transmitted diseases stay with you for life. STDs are caused by a variety of bacteria, parasites and viruses. There are a few exceptions, but the easiest way to remember which sexually transmitted diseases can be cured is to know which are viral and which are not. We put together a breakdown of the STDs that can pretty much always be cured, can sometimes be cured, and those that currently do not have a cure. We update this post when new STD treatment information

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The Viral STDs: HIV, Hepatitis, HPV and Herpes

September 10, 2015 By STDcheck

The Viral STDs: HIV, Hepatitis, HPV and Herpes

All sexually transmitted diseases can lead to serious health risks if left untreated, but typically the more worrisome STDs are caused by viruses. Not to downplay how dangerous STDs can be, but the “4 H’s” are the sexually transmitted diseases that typically warrant the most fear and dread. The Four H’s are all viral STDs: Herpes, Human papillomavirus (HPV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Hepatitis C.

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Load Up: STDs and Viral Loads

September 8, 2015 By STDcheck

Load Up: STDs and Viral Loads

Viruses remain in the body for life, however some viruses go through dormant phases when they are not actively attacking the immune system, or the amount of the virus present in the body can be lowered until it is so minimal that it's considered “cleared” from the body.

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