YEAST INFECTION IN MEN (Balanitis)

•      What is it? Men can get yeast infection of the genitals. Yeast organisms are a common cause of infection of the tip of the penis, a condition called balanitis. •      How is it contracted? Almost from anywhere; nevertheless, one is more likely to get balanitis if you: o     Are uncircumcised o     Have diabetes •      Incubation Period: Anywhere from 12 hours to five days •      Symptoms: Itching or burning of the tip of the penis or the foreskin. A red rash on the affected... Read More

BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS (BV)

•        What is bacterial vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) results from overgrowth of one of several organisms that are normally present in the vagina, upsetting the natural balance of vaginal bacteria. More than one in six women in the United States has bacterial vaginosis, though many aren't aware of having it. •        How is bacterial vaginosis contracted? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) results from an overgrowth of organisms that are normally present in the vagina. Usually, "good" bacteria outnumber "bad" bacteria in your vagina. But if bad... Read More

VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION

•      What is it? A naturally occurring fungus called Candida albicans (C. albicans) usually causes this type of vaginitis. An estimated three out of four women will have a yeast infection in their lifetime. •      How is it contracted? Yeast infections occur when certain internal or external factors change the normal environment of your vagina and trigger an overgrowth of a microscopic fungus — the most common being a fungus called Candida albicans (C. albicans). Besides causing most vaginal yeast infections, C. albicans also... Read More

TRICHOMONIASIS (trick-oh-mo-NEYE-ah-s)

I.        What is Trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis, (also called "trich") is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects both men and women. Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalisand is a cause of vaginal infections in women and urethral infections in men. Trichomoniasis is an STD that affects approximately 5 million people in the US every year. Trichomoniasis is one of the most common, curable causes of vaginal infections in women. II.       How is Trichomoniasis contracted? Trichomoniasis is spread through sexual contact,... Read More

SYPHILIS (SIFF-i-lis)

•      What is it? A bacterial infection caused by an organism called a spirochete. •      How is it contracted? Through oral, anal, or vaginal sex, or via intimate touching or kissing. Mothers can pass it to their babies by touching syphilis sores (chancres) and then touching the baby. •      Incubation Period: One week to three months •      Symptoms: During the first stage of a syphilis infection, painless sores or open ulcers may appear on the anus, vagina, penis, or inside the mouth, and occasionally... Read More