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.
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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!
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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?
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
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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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
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
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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