Sexually transmitted diseases pose a serious threat to the global public health system. There are several concerning STDs noted among the population in Ghana. Some of the most prevalent include gonorrhea and chlamydia. Syphilis is also a serious concern, causing several complications in the population. These are all bacterial infections that are transmitted through sexual intercourse.
Ghana also faces a concern with several viral infections transmitted through sexual activity – these include hepatitis B, HIV, HPV, and genital herpes.
People in Ghana are advised to acknowledge themselves with the common symptoms associated with sexually transmitted diseases. The symptoms depend on the specific STD the patient has contracted, and the complications can sometimes be life-threatening.
It is also important to take note that many people are asymptomatic when they are infected with an STD. This means the patient does not show any obvious symptoms of the condition – but they can still transmit the infection and further increase the spreading of these STDs.
Ghana Medicals aims to help people in Ghana and other regions of Africa identify the presence of these sexually transmitted infections. Regular testing is preferred, especially in people who are sexually active and those with more than just one sexual partner.
Ghana Medicals does not only provide people with effective testing kits and lab services. We also keep up with the latest news and advancements in the diagnosis and treatment processes for STDs. We strive to keep our patients up-to-date on the latest information.
Check our news section to learn about the latest treatments that help people fight against the most common types of sexually transmitted infections. We also share data on news related to STDs in Ghana, along with important reports that help you stay aware of any of these sexually transmitted infections that are prevalent in the region at a specific time.
HIV is a harmful virus that damages the entire immune system by killing the white blood cells responsible for fighting off infections. Eventually, the immune system will become weaker and prone to diseases, leaving the entire immune system impaired. Based on the latest statistics from 2018, around 37.9 million people deal with AIDS/HIV around the …
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease, caused by the Neisseria Gonorrhea bacterium. Every year, approximately 11.4 million people are infected by this disease in Africa. Gonorrhea is transmitted through any form of unprotected sexual intercourse – vaginal, anal, or oral. In addition to unprotected sex, a study in Ghana found that alcohol usage can also …
The terminology Gonorrhea is widely known to be a venereal disease. Few people know that is can affect other parts of the body. Ideally, it is a sexual disease that passes from one person to another through sexual interaction. It may be through oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Adults are more at risk of the …
The prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases globally is high. Generally, the conditions are diverse according to the geographical regions in question. Likewise, they differ in symptoms and modes of transmission. Recently, there is a new rise in rectal sexual transmission of diseases. Mostly, bacteria pass from the secretion of the infected penis into the rectum. The risk …
There are two types of venereal conditions. The first one comes from the Type 1 virus, while the other is Type 2. Though both are venereal diseases, they exhibit distinct clinical conditions. Type 1 virus mainly attacks the mouth and lips of a patient with painful blisters. Then Type 2 affects the genitals in both …
Chlamydia is one of the most frequent STIs in the world, affecting more than 1,700,000 people all across the U.S. Records show that many of these cases remain unreported because people don’t get tested or never experience any symptoms. Read More: Chlamydia in Ghana Even though our human bodies are well-equipped to fight the infection …
Chlamydia belongs to the venereal diseases close to gonorrhea. You may wonder that Chlamydia is most prevalent among adolescents and young adults. This is because most people mistake this disease with gonorrhea. Chlamydia is transmitted through sexual encounters or exposure to genital fluids. The Chlamydia causing bacteria chlamydia trachomatis is commonly known as trachomatis. As you …
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and infections (STIs) are widely prevalent across the globe, particularly in low- to middle-income countries, and Ghana is no exception. Genital herpes is one of the most common STDs, but most people don’t even know they have it. That’s where the tests step in. What are herpes and its causes? Why …
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects women and men alike. When not treated properly, Chlamydia can cause serious complications. The problem becomes even more severe if we bear in mind that most people are not even aware they have this STD. The importance of getting tested for Chlamydia is undeniable, and …
Syphilis is just one of the many life-threatening sexually transmitted diseases. It threatens to cause some difficult symptoms that can cause great damage to our bodies and minds. And unfortunately, each year, we only hear about new cases of Syphilis with little to no success rate when it comes to treating it as most individuals …