Sexually transmitted infections can be caused by several forms of sex. This includes vaginal, oral, and anal sex. There are several STDs that have been identified. Once infected, treatment needs to be administered to the patient to help avoid some of the serious complications that have been linked to STDs. The treatment depends on the specific sexually transmitted infection and ranges from antibiotics to drugs that are only able to slow down the progression.
Several sexually transmitted infections pose a public health concern among people in Ghana. Among viral infections transmitted through sex, HPV, Hepatitis B, genital herpes, and HIV poses the greatest threats due to high prevalence. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis are bacterial infections also commonly found among the local population.
A major issue that Ghana is facing is the lack of testing for STDs among the general population. People in the area are at risk of experience serious, sometimes even life-threatening, complications when they are not aware of an STD that they had contracted.
In addition to the concern related to complications, there is also the risk of further aggravating the prevalence of these sexually transmitted infections. Infected people do not always have symptoms, but they can still cause the STD to transmit to another person through sexual activities.
At Ghana Medicals, we want everyone to be aware of their status for common STDs without the need to go through lengthy or tedious procedures. We have developed a line of home testing kits that make the process of understanding your own STD status easier, more convenient, and much more confidential.
We have a large variety of STD tests that patients are able to utilize. The tests are all safe to perform at home and do not require a visit to a doctor’s office. Patients are, however, advised to consult with a medical professional if these tests return a positive result.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a common occurrence across the globe, particularly in developing countries such as Ghana. The public stigma associated with getting tested leaves sexually active people at high risk of developing some STD or unknowingly transmitting it to someone else. Sexually active men and women should get tested at least once a …
More than 448 million people around the globe are infected with STIs. 110 million of those infected live in the sub-Saharan African region. That’s is almost a quarter of the entire population carrying these infections. For many years now, sub-Saharan Africa has been dealing with a high prevalence of STIs. Syphilis, chlamydia, trich, herpes, and …
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are conditions passed from one person to another through sexual contact. Millions of people around the globe have STDs, especially in developing countries, including Ghana and other African nations. Prevention of STDs is entirely possible, but to make it happen, we need to get informed and learn as much as we …
Many people are at risk of gonococcal infections without their knowledge. Likewise, many carry the bacterium in their bodies without realizing it. Women are more resilient in tolerating the disease in their bodies than men. It is not clear why the disease can incubate in the host for a certain period without showing any signs …
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People can feel completely healthy for years before they even realize they are infected with HIV. Sometimes it may take ten years before the symptoms show up. Which is why regular testing is important for anyone who suspects they have been exposed to the dangerous virus. This includes individuals who have had unprotected intercourse or …
The drive to contain the spread of syphilis is gearing for momentum in Africa. Globally, the rise of infections is alarming to the relevant departments. Syphilis is a branch of the many sexually transmitted diseases. It is transmitted through a bacterium known as Treponema pallidum. The four stages in which the disease manifests have different approaches …
Gonorrhea can be fatal if you do not contain it early enough. The bacterium that causes the disease finds its way into the blood and attacks other vital body organs. This leaves you with a multiple of different conditions to deal with. Thus there is a need for early screening and treatment of the bacteria. …
Chlamydia is a venereal disease that comes from the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. This bacterium attacks and embeds on the lining of the genital cells in the body. Unlike most bacteria, trachomatis needs a host to reproduce. Though it is defective on the human cells, the embedding makes it easy for detection in a test. Read …
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 …