HIV is caused by a virus known as a retrovirus. The combination of medications used to treat HIV is known as antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or infections (STI) are serious conditions that can develop after having unprotected intercourse. At our clinic, we offer treatment for the following STDs:
Chlamydia |
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Gonorrhea |
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Genital warts |
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Genital herpes |
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Molluscum contagiosum |
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Syphilis |
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Trichomoniasis |
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/AIDS |
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If you are undergoing an STD treatment, there are a few precautions you must take note of:
HIV is caused by a virus known as a retrovirus. The combination of medications used to treat HIV is known as antiretroviral therapy (ART).
AIDS is used to describe a condition when a HIV person has a severely damaged immune system
Despite the association of HIV with fear, stigma, discrimination, and other repercussions
This article mainly highlights both Scabies and Pubic Lice as other types of STIs.
Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection characterised by round, firm, or hard painless bumps; they can vary in size from a pinhead to a pencil eraser.
Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted infection that causes infection in the genital tract or urethra.
Syphilis is a completely treatable Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). However, if syphilis is left untreated, it can lead to serious health complications. Syphilis is caused by a bacteria known as Treponema Pallidum.
Genital Warts are one of the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Singapore and worldwide.
A pap smear test is a simple bedside procedure that can be performed by your doctor, primarily to test for abnormal changes in cells, such as cancer.
Anal cancer refers to abnormal cell growth either inside or around the anal opening. This
HPV is a sexually transmitted viral infection that is spread through skin-to-skin contact. HPV remains one of the most prevalent STIs globally:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a fairly common virus that can affect both men and women in different parts of their bodies.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is offered when a person is at very high risk of acquiring HIV infection.
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is an antiretroviral medication (ART) option offer to people AFTER being possibly exposed to HIV to reduce the risk of becoming infected.
HIV infection will cause an infected person to produce antibodies as a response to fight the disease. HIV tests revolve mainly on detecting these antibodies to indicate whether HIV infection is present in the human body.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), and alternatively known as sexually transmitted infections (STI) are spread via sexual contact, transmitted from a person to another through contact with body fluids such as blood, vaginal fluid or semen.