Epididymo-orchitis is an inflammation of the epididymis (the tube which stores and transports sperm) and/or testicle (testis). In adults, epididymo-orchitis is usually due to infection, most commonly from a urine infection or a sexually transmitted infection. A course of antibiotic medicine will usually clear the infection. Full recovery is usual. Epididymo-orchitis complications are uncommon. Epididymitis … Read more
A geneital ulcer is defined as a discrete mucosal or cutaneous discontinuity involving the genitals, perinium, or surrounding tissues, in the presence of otherwise normal skin and mucous membranes. Uvulitis, a type of skin or mucous membrane breach, can develop anywhere in the anogenital area. The aetiology of these conditions can be either infectious or non-infectious. The majority … Read more
Genital herpes is a STI caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) that are transferred through sexual contact. It results in the formation of herpetic sores, which are painful blisters that have the potential to rupture and release fluid. It is a chronic viral infection that is characterized by periods of inactivity and subsequent reactivation. … Read more
Syphilis is a preventable and curable bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI). If untreated, it can cause serious health issues. Many people with syphilis do not have symptoms or do not notice them. Syphilis is transmitted during oral, vaginal and anal sex, in pregnancy and through blood transfusion. In 2008, the WHO said that 10.6 million cases … Read more
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