Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Chapter Eight
The Beat Goes On
by Adele Minchin
On Wednesday night after school, I decided to go round to see Emma. I was still feeling really chuffed about Darren and couldn't help walking around with a grin on my face. I didn't fancy going straight home, where my good mood would be frowned upon

Cervical Cancer Virus Vaccine Lasts Four Years
by National Cancer Institute
An experimental vaccine that protects against two types of a virus that can cause cervical cancer remained highly effective for up to 4.5 years and caused very few adverse effects, an international team of researchers reports.

Syphilis: Health Effects, Risks
by Health Canada
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that was rare in Canada five years ago. However, infection rates are now on the rise. These rising rates are an indication that people are not consistently using safer sex methods.

Gonorrhea
by Health Canada
Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause sterility, is on the rise and growing dangerously resistant to antibiotics. Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection (commonly known as 'the clap') that is transmitted through oral, genital

Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
by Health Canada
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a previously rare sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Canada, which has recently re-emerged. If left untreated, LGV can lead to painful health problems, and in rare cases, genital mutilation and death.