Category: STDs

In every medical manipulation, it is crucial to evaluate the expected positive outcome and possible risks that can happen. It is also true when it comes to vaccination in general and HPV vaccination in particular. HPV vaccination provokes many discussions on its safety and comparability of risks of vaccination and the possibility to get HPV…

Table of Contents Introduction Origins of the Study Ethical Issues of the Experiment Legacy of the Study References Introduction Tuskegee Syphilis Study was a series of experiments conducted on unaware African Americans with the goal of uncovering medical evidence of racial disparities. Not only were the researchers driven by racial prejudice, but they also manipulated…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection passed from one person to the other through contact with the skin. More than 100 varieties of HPV exist, with about 40 being transmitted through sexual contact. HPV passed through sexual intercourse can affect the mouth, throat, and genitals (Chaturvedi et al. 265). The Centers for Disease Control…

Introduction Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is a virus that causes genital herpes. It belongs in the same genus and family with herpes simplex virus 1. The virus has several mechanisms that enhance its virulence. Its interaction with the immune system is complex, thus rendering the development of a vaccine difficult. Treatment involves the administration…

Table of Contents Introduction Problem Statement Background Landscape Options Recommendations References Introduction HPV is the designation given to a group of pretty prevalent viruses. There are many different forms of HPV, some of which are considered high risk because they have been related to cervical cancer, anal cancer, genital cancers, and head and neck cancers.…

When explaining the results of an antibody test to a patient, I would start by defining the tests purpose. First, I would clarify that two different herpes simplex virus (HSV) antibody tests are needed to identify the area affected by the virus. HSV-1 mostly affects the lips and involves only 13% of the spread of…

Table of Contents Introduction Problem Statement Background Landscape Options Recommendations References Introduction HPV is the designation given to a group of pretty prevalent viruses. There are many different forms of HPV, some of which are considered high risk because they have been related to cervical cancer, anal cancer, genital cancers, and head and neck cancers.…

When explaining the results of an antibody test to a patient, I would start by defining the tests purpose. First, I would clarify that two different herpes simplex virus (HSV) antibody tests are needed to identify the area affected by the virus. HSV-1 mostly affects the lips and involves only 13% of the spread of…

Table of Contents Introduction Origins of the Study Ethical Issues of the Experiment Legacy of the Study References Introduction Tuskegee Syphilis Study was a series of experiments conducted on unaware African Americans with the goal of uncovering medical evidence of racial disparities. Not only were the researchers driven by racial prejudice, but they also manipulated…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Conclusion References Introduction Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common virus infections of the reproductive tract. There are over forty different types of the virus that may affect the genital area of both males and females. Some types of HPV are harmless while others (i.e. types 16,…