Bumps on the genital region are a sure sign of chancroids. In men, these bumps may appear anywhere on the penis or in the area between the penis and anus. In women, the bumps usually appear in the vagina, though they may also be seen on the labia...
Lesions on and around your vagina are usually not a serious health issue. In most cases they cause mild discomfort and are not cosmetically pleasing. However, certain conditions are possibly life threatening if left untreated. Some of these...
Round bumps on your skin are most likely a sign of an infectious condition. These conditions are caused by viral, fungal and bacterial agents. The severity of these conditions can change depending on the individuals immune system, treatment...
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are very common. The symptoms and signs of STDs vary widely, though many are similar from one STD to another. STDs require follow-up by a health care professional for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Some...
Genital ulcers are a painful medical condition that result from unprotected sexual activity. The ulcers appear on the vulvar area, the anus, vagina, and inner thighs. Genital ulcers can be a benign condition, but most prevalently they can be...
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, present an important health problem in the United States and worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates approximately 19 million new cases of STDs in the country per year, most of...
The penis and testicles are part of the male reproductive system. The testicles produce semen and testosterone and are held in the bag of skin, called the scrotum, behind the penis. The external organ is the penis, which carries semen and urine....
The World Health Organization estimated in 1999 that nearly one million people worldwide contracted a new sexually transmitted disease, or STD, every day. Doctors use several different tests to look for STDs based on the characteristics of the...
Notifiable diseases are infectious diseases that must be reported to government officials by law. These diseases can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi and protozoa. The notifiable diseases list in the United States is managed by the...
Skin color results from the blood flow in the tiny vessels within the skin as well as the amount of pigment present in the dermal layers. Any number of normal conditions can alter the pigmentation of the skin, but only abnormal causes result in...
STD Facts and Statistics AIDS and HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a virus that attacks the immune system, resulting in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. Chancroid A treatable bacterial infection that causes painful sores. ...
Contagious diseases abound in the human population, perpetuated by person-to-person transmission through varied forms of contact. The route of transmission typically correlates to the primary site of the infection, although some contagious...
