- 21. Gay and Bisexual Men's Health
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... causes of death are heart disease and cancer. However, among men who have sex with men (MSM), there are higher rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), tobacco and drug use, and depression ...
- 22. Chickenpox
- (Chickenpox)
- ... life. It's possible to get chickenpox more than once, but this isn't common. The vaccine isn't approved for: Pregnant women People with weakened immunity, such as those with HIV or people on immune-suppressing ...
- 23. Vaginal cancer
- (Vaginal cancer)
- ... that have been linked to an increased risk of vaginal cancer include: Multiple sexual partners Early age at first intercourse Smoking HIV infection Vaginal cancer may spread (metastasize) ...
- 24. Canker sores
- (Canker sores)
- ... a rare disorder that causes inflammation throughout the body, including the mouth A faulty immune system that attacks healthy cells in your mouth instead of pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria HIV/AIDS, ...
- 25. Plantar warts
- (Plantar warts)
- ... not use at-home treatments You have a weakened immune system because of HIV/AIDS, immune-suppressing drugs or other immune system disorders You have any doubt that the lesion is a wart In these ...
- 26. Yeast infection (vaginal)
- (Yeast infection (vaginal) )
- ... who are immunocompromised — such as by corticosteroid therapy or by HIV infection — yeast infections are more likely to occur. Being sexually active. Although yeast infections aren't considered ...
- 27. Steroids: Not Fair Play
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... serious infections like hepatitis or HIV, which cause the AIDS virus. Using one type of illegal drug may also make other drug use more likely, and cause even more health risks. In guys, steroid use causes ...
- 28. Preventing Unplanned Parenthood
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... they can look at a partner and “tell” if he has a disease, but you can explain that even if someone says he’s been “tested,” he may still have HIV, genital warts, or herpes. People carry and transmit all ...
- 29. Information for Teens: What You Need to Know About Privacy
- (Teen)
- ... or sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV. Also, if you have any infection, it’s important for you and your partner to know so that treatment ...
- 30. Munchausen syndrome
- (Munchausen syndrome)
- ... support groups a false medical history, such as claiming to have had cancer or HIV. Faking symptoms. They may fake symptoms, such as abdominal pain, seizures or passing out. Self-harm. They ...
- 31. Serious Illnesses and Breastfeeding
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... in the United States who are infected with HIV not to breastfeed, since the virus may be passed in the breast milk to their infant. They may, however, feed their babies pasteurized donor human milk if ...
- 32. Melanoma
- (Melanoma)
- ... chance of developing it, too. Weakened immune system. People with weakened immune systems have an increased risk of skin cancer. This includes people who have HIV/AIDS and those who have undergone ...
- 33. Atypical depression
- (Atypical depression)
- ... illness, such as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease or HIV/AIDS Having certain personality traits, such as low self-esteem and being overly dependent, self-critical or pessimistic Abusing alcohol, ...
- 34. Childhood asthma
- (Childhood asthma)
- ... asthma include: Exposure to tobacco smoke Previous allergic reactions, including skin reactions, food allergies or allergic rhinitis (hay fever) A family history of asthma, allergic rhinitis, hives ...
- 35. Canker sore
- (Canker sore)
- ... a rare disorder that causes inflammation throughout the body, including the mouth A faulty immune system that attacks healthy cells in your mouth instead of pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria HIV/AIDS, ...
- 36. Male hypogonadism
- (Male hypogonadism)
- ... hypogonadism. HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS can cause low levels of testosterone by affecting the hypothalamus, the pituitary and the testes. Medications. The use of certain drugs, such as opiate pain ...
- 37. Antiphospholipid syndrome
- (Antiphospholipid syndrome)
- ... antibodies — though not necessarily developing the syndrome. They include: Infections. People with syphilis, HIV infection, hepatitis C and malaria, among others, have a higher incidence of having ...
- 38. Depression
- (Depression)
- ... a serious illness, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's or HIV/AIDS Having certain personality traits, such as having low self-esteem and being overly dependent, self-critical or pessimistic ...
- 39. Hives and angioedema
- (Hives and angioedema)
- Hives — also known as urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) — is a skin reaction that causes raised, red, itchy welts (wheals, or swellings) in sizes ranging from small spots to large blotches several inches ...
- 40. Aplastic anemia
- (Aplastic anemia)
- ... of aplastic anemia in some people. Viruses that have been linked to the development of aplastic anemia include hepatitis, Epstein-Barr, cytomegalovirus, parvovirus B19 and HIV. Pregnancy. Aplastic anemia ...
