- 21. Thrombocytopenia
- (Thrombocytopenia)
- ... in the number of new platelets produced. Viral infections, including HIV infection, may reduce your bone marrow's ability to make platelets. Toxic chemicals, chemotherapy drugs and heavy alcohol consumption ...
- 22. Tuberculosis
- (Tuberculosis)
- ... into the air via coughs and sneezes. Tuberculosis was once rare in developed countries, but the number of TB cases began increasing in 1985. Part of the increase was caused by the emergence of HIV, the ...
- 23. Tapeworm infection
- (Tapeworm infection)
- ... cysts sometimes rupture, releasing more larvae, which can move to other organs and form additional cysts. A ruptured or leaking cyst can cause an allergy-like reaction, with itching, hives, swelling and ...
- 24. Ringworm (scalp)
- (Ringworm (scalp) )
- ... granule medication that can be added to food or a beverage. Common side effects include diarrhea, upset stomach, stomach pain, rash, itching, hives, and changes in taste or loss of taste. There is a small ...
- 25. Ringworm (body)
- (Ringworm (body) )
- ... immune system A fungal infection rarely spreads below the surface of the skin to cause serious illness. However, people with weak immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, may find it difficult ...
- 26. Nipples Sucked Risk of HIV Infection
- (HIV Transmission)
- HIV can be transmitted from an HIV-infected mom to her infant via breastfeeding. This is due to many factors, including the quantity of breast milk and the underdeveloped immune system of babies. For adults ...
- 27. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- (Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
- ... People with immunodeficiency, including those with certain transplanted organs, leukemia or HIV/AIDS Complications of respiratory syncytial virus include: Hospitalization. When respiratory ...
- 28. Not to Visit a Prostitute in China
- (Shanghai Health)
- ... prostitute establishment has a barbershop-like sign or neon lighting, then that’s the kind of place I’m talking about. 9.) Not to belabor the safety point, but the Chinese are really ignorant about HIV/AIDS. ...
- 29. Rectovaginal fistula
- (Rectovaginal fistula)
- ... effects may include chest pain, chills, fever, flushing, hives, itching and troubled breathing. Surgery An operation to close a fistula may be done by a gynecologist or a colorectal surgeon. The goal ...
- 30. Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... occur in women who smoke, have HIV or AIDS, or haven’t had regular Pap tests. Endometrial cancer occurs most often in women age 50 and older. This cancer is more likely to occur in women who have taken ...
- 31. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... as HIV). When lesbians get these less common STIs, it may be because they also have had sex with men, especially when they were younger. It is also important to remember that some of ...
- 32. Mental Health
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... The HIV epidemic also has had a profound impact on the mental health of MSM. The disease affects those men that are living with HIV, loved ones of those living with, or have died from, ...
- 33. Substance Abuse
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... increased risk for HIV infection and other STDs, especially methamphetamines, amyl nitrates (poppers) and drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction. Individuals under the influence of drugs ...
- 34. Viral Hepatitis
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... viral hepatitis, despite the availability of safe and effective vaccine. In addition, CDC has investigated several outbreaks of Hepatitis C among HIV positive gay men. In addition, ...
- 35. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... lead to the development of anal and oral cancer. Men who have sex with men are 17 times more likely to develop anal cancer than heterosexual men. Men who are HIV-positive are even more likely than those ...
- 36. 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, ...
- 37. Ten Things Gay Men Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... questions about you and offer appropriate testing. If your provider does not seem comfortable with you as a gay man, find another provider. 2. HIV/AIDS, Safe Sex Many men who have sex with men are at ...
- 38. Serosorting among Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... to reduce their HIV risk. This means they try to limit unprotected anal sex to partners with the same HIV status as their own. However, MSM who practice serosorting are at greater risk for ...
- 39. HIV/AIDS
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- The overall number of new HIV cases – referred to as HIV incidence – has remained relatively stable at approximately 50,000 new cases annually in US. However, the number of new cases ...
- 40. Sexual orientation and homosexuality
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... remain widespread. The HIV/AIDS pandemic is another area in which prejudice and discrimination against lesbian, gay, and bisexual people have had negative effects. Early in the pandemic, the assumption ...
