Since the initial coronavirus outbreaks back in early December 2019, which happened in Wuhan, China, we keep learning more and more about this new and potentially deadly virus. And so, we have learned that we have been introduced to a cruel virus that does not hesitate when it comes to taking more and more lives. … Les mer
It’s hard to believe that there is something a small nation like Rwanda can teach the US (a first world country). But surprisingly there is- Rwanda made history by becoming the first African nation to launch a countrywide cervical cancer prevention program. In 2010 that country entered an agreement with Merck pharmaceuticals to vaccinate Rwanda … Les mer
Mental health refers to behavioral patterns that affect the way you think, feel, and act. Mental health relates to STDs in a complex way and the stigma results in unifying thread that causes harm in many ways, as research shows. Even though STIs pose a real threat to public health, the World Health Organization says … Les mer
Many women are skeptical about using public toilets because they fear to pick up Sexually Transmitted Diseases like chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, and other genital infections. If they use these toilets, most of them end up crouching instead of sitting on the toilet seat. So is this claim true? It’s very unlikely to catch any … Les mer
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a widespread problem and a serious global issue. But, for the African population, these treatable and easily avoidable infections pose an even bigger threat. Out of the 37 million people living with HIV, 66% are in the sub-Saharan African region. Since not many families have the funds to get treatment, … Les mer
Africa has a warm tropical climate. Researchers have observed that molluscum contagiosum is more prevalent in warm climates with lightly dressed children. In Mali, the disease is among the common dermatoses in children. According to Medscape, child molluscum is prevalent in some regions of Africa like Papua New Guinea. More than 52% of children over … Les mer
In 1518, Charles 1 of Spain issued an authorization to transport African Slaves to Mexico. The slaves were forcefully abducted into the transatlantic slave trade and taken to Mexico. Centuries later, the heritage of the slaves has become an important aspect of the cultural and genetic heritage carried by the larger population of Mexicans. Study … Les mer
STD is short for the sexually transmitted disease. There are many kinds of STDs. Chlamydia is a kind of sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is among the common ones and is transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse. Chlamydia is curable; however, due to the lack of information about … Les mer
Sexually transmitted infections affect the lives of many people all around the globe. Many of these infections are usually left undetected, and some eventually lead to deaths. According to The World Health Organization, the four most common STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, and syphilis. All four infections are curable; however, they also increase the risk … Les mer
Human T- cell Leukemia Virus type 1 (HTLV-1) and type -2 (HTLV-2) are closely related, but distinct retroviruses endemic in Africa. They are highly transmissible and casually linked to different severe diseases. An epidemiological study carried out in Gabon revealed that the prevalence of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 is 7.3% and 0.1%, respectively. The prevalence of … Les mer