STD Health
STD Health

Sexually transmitted diseases can be treated, and millions of people lead healthy lives with HIV, herpes and genital warts.  Some of these diseases, such as syphilis and gonorrhea, can be cured with antibiotics.  Here are some resources to help.

June 27th Is National HIV Testing Day-New York Celebrity Dentist Offers Free Oral Rapid HIV Testing In the Dental Office
June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. In recognition of this health observance day, VIP Smiles, owned by celebrity dentist Dr. Catrise Austin will be offering free HIV testing in New York City at their 57th Street location by appointment from June 21st - June 28th, 2010. VIP Smiles is the first private dental practice in the nation certified and trained to offer the OraQuick ADVANCE® Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test, which can be administered orally during regular dental exams and delivers results in just 20 minutes. Since July 2009, VIP Smiles has screened hundreds dental patients for the HIV virus and believes that HIV testing in the dental office should become the standard of care.

What is Herpes? Tips on How to Suppress Your Outbreaks
Herpes simplex is part of a group of other virus called herpes Herpesviridae, which include the herpes virus 8 human (the cause of Kaposi's sarcoma), herpes zoster (the virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) Herpes simplex 1 is generally responsible cases of oral herpes, although in rare cases, herpes simplex 1 affects the genital area

Types of Herpes Viruses and What You Need to Know
Facts about learning Virus When herpes simplex virus herpes simplex, always keep in mind that the term refers to a group of viruses Some of them can infect humans and others are present only in animals

About HIV and Home HIV Testing Kits
With HIV testing, there is an unofficial stigma attached with the process, which often prevents many people from being tested However as much as we decide to avoid the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), HIV has the potential to pose as a major threat to life

Is There a Cure For Herpes?
There is no cure for Herpes However, there are ways to suppress the Herpes virus so that those affected by this common disease are able to prevent the recurrence of common symptoms of Herpes such as sores and warts


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