Category: STDs

Investigating the Real-World Efficacy of HPV Vaccination in Adolescent Females An appropriate research question to be used in the study is the following one: What is the efficacy of HPV vaccination in reducing the prevalence of HPV infections in adolescent females? In order to address this research question, it seems relevant to apply an observational…

HPV Anti-Vaxxers Policy: Anti-Vaccination Attitudes 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,…

The Herpes Simplex Virus Antibodies Test 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…

Herpes Simplex Keratitis: Case Study Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Differential Diagnoses Discussion Conclusion References Abstract Herpetic keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is a neurodermotropic virus that has been present in the human body since childhood. Herpes simplex virus is the most common infectious cause of…

The Tuskegee Syphilis Study Table of Contents Legal and Ethical Principles HIC and Hepatitis Benefits Data Use Conclusion References From 1932 to 1972, the United States Public Health Service (PHS) conducted a clinical study that was aimed at observing and learning more about the natural process and history of untreated syphilis. The leakage of such…

Herpes Simplex Type Two: Etiology Table of Contents Intrinsic Etiology Extrinsic Etiology Idiopathic Etiology References Intrinsic Etiology The likelihood of infection by the same level of exposure to the virus differs among individuals. Further, among HIV-infected individuals, there is a differential rate of progression. Both depend on a number of factors related to the virus,…

Herpes Simplex Virus 2 and Its Causes 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…

Care Plan for Kendall Lakes Windshield Community: The Issue of Chlamydia Table of Contents Introduction Community Assessment Community Nursing Diagnoses Planning/Interventions Evaluation Conclusion References Introduction The purpose of this essay was to develop a care plan for Kendall Lakes Windshield Community based on the public health issue of Chlamydia. A public health nurse approach has…

Human Papillomavirus: Structure and Transmission 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).…

Chlamydia Transmission, Examination, Treatment The pathophysiologic instruments of chlamydial contagion are not implicit comprehensively. Chlamydia contaminates columnar epithelial cells that put the pubescent woman at actual danger due to the occurrence of the squamocolumnar intersection on the ectocervix waiting for the premature maturity. The original reaction of epithelial cells to the contagion is a neutrophilic…