- 1. Vulvar cancer
- (Vulvar cancer)
- ... increases the risk of vulvar cancer. Being infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).This sexually transmitted virus weakens the immune system, which may make you more susceptible to HPV infections, ...
- 2. Sex and sexuality
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... have to worry about pregnancy with oral sex, but you do have to worry about infections like herpes, gonorrhea, HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), and HPV (human papillomavirus -- the virus that can cause ...
- 3. Educating Your Teen About Birth Control
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... assert that if youngsters learn about birth control, they’ll soon want to put this knowledge to practical use. Studies indicate otherwise. The division of HIV/AIDS prevention at the U.S. Centers for ...
- 4. HIV/AIDS
- (HIV/AIDS)
- AIDS is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body's ability to fight the organisms ...
- 5. Hepatitis C Test
- (STD Combo Pack)
- ... of the disease. About 25% of those with HIV/AIDS also have an HCV co-infection, and their liver disease is likely to progress at an accelerated rate. If the disease is very mild, why should ...
- 6. Can I get HIV from casual contact (shaking hands, hugging, using a toilet, drinking from the same glass, or the sneezing and coughing of an infected person)?
- (HIV Transmission)
- No. HIV is not transmitted by day-to-day contact in the workplace, schools, or social settings. HIV is not transmitted through shaking hands, hugging, or a casual kiss. You cannot become infected from ...
