What is HIV self-testing? HIV self-testing, also known as home-based HIV testing, is a way for individuals to test themselves for HIV in the privacy of their own homes. Self-testing typically involves collecting a sample of blood or oral fluid using a kit provided by a...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) usually does not show any symptoms, making it difficult to confirm the infection with symptoms. Luckily, many HIV tests are available on the market. In this article, we will go over differences between lab tests and rapid tests. Early detection of...
The Government of Hong Kong SAR started to implement a territory-wide COVID-19 Vaccination Programme free of charge for all Hong Kong residents in February 2021. It is observed that there are voices and concerns towards the programme along with its implementation, including concerns from the...
1. What is it? Genital Warts, caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), usually affects the surface of genital area. Although the skin surface would appear to be healed, yet the disease can remain latent in the nerve ganglion and around 50-80% of patients are liable to relapse. 2....
1. What is it? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum. The first symptom is a painless, round, red sore that appears 10-90 days after infection anywhere you have had sex. Many people have syphilis and do not know they...
1. What is it? Herpes is an STI caused by two types of viruses. The viruses are called herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1 or oral herpes) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2 or genital herpes). This virus affects the external genitalia, anal region, mucosal...
1. What is it? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects the reproductive tract, and can also affect the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, eyes, and rectum. The infection is transmitted through sexual contact with an infected...
1. What is it? Chlamydia is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It is a very common sexually transmitted infection, especially among young people aged 15-24 years. Chlamydia is spread through vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Chlamydia is easily treated and most people...