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Doxycycline after unprotected sex may reduce risk of infection

March 17, 2024March 24, 2024Arsen Mayer

A single dose of an antibiotic called doxycycline taken after sex reduces the chances of developing an infection by half, according to a new study published in the United States and presented at the viral diseases conference in Denver, Colorado. This method reduces the high rate of infection of sexually transmitted diseases, including the sexually […]

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STD rates are on the rise as condom use declines

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024Arsen Mayer

Young people are using condoms less and less, and the result is an increase in the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). A new study reveals that since the introduction of the drug PrEP to prevent HIV, there has been a significant drop in the use of condoms among gay and bisexual men. The result: […]

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Israel sees alarming rise in syphilis infection rates – Health Ministry

January 22, 2024January 23, 2024Arsen Mayer

In recent years, the global rise in sexually transmitted infections has become a cause for concern, and Israel is no exception. Among these infections, syphilis has emerged as a particularly worrying issue. According to 2023 data from the Israeli Health Ministry, there has been a sharp rise in the incidence of this disease, which can […]

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Syphilis: What you need to know about this serious disease – explainer

January 21, 2024January 21, 2024Arsen Mayer

How do you get syphilis? The disease is transmitted by direct contact with the sores it causes, which are located on the sexual organs, such as the rectum. Lesions may also appear around or on the lips on the face. Unprotected sex is the primary way of contracting syphilis. But fetuses can also contract the […]

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