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The Long-Term Effects of STDs

September 13, 2019

Long-Term Effects of STDs

Almost 20 million Americans contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD) each year. That statistic may or may not surprise you, but those who are afflicted with an STD – both men and women – could face dire consequences if they allow the embarrassment and stigma attached to these diseases to prevent them from seeking immediate medical help. The most common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, chancroid, herpes, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis B and C. Some of these diseases respond quickly and eff ... [Read More]

Filed Under: HIV, Reproductive Health, STD Tagged With: HIV, HIV prevention, primary care physician, reproductive health, sex education, STD

Important Information About HIV

June 14, 2019

HIV information

HIV is an acronym for human immunodeficiency virus. The virus spreads from an infected person through the exchange of certain bodily fluids and attacks the body’s immune system. This large-scale destruction of the body’s T-cells compromises the body’s natural immune response, rendering it vulnerable to bacterial or viral infections like HIV. Some population groups are more likely to get HIV, due to risky behaviors such as IV drug use and unprotected sex. While there is no cure for HIV, it can ... [Read More]

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At FamilyCare of Kent, our board-certified family nurse practitioners deliver the highest quality of care. Our nurse practitioners have expertise in many areas of primary care including Annual Wellness Exams and Physicals, Women’s Health / Gynecology, Teen Health, Children’s Health, Vaccines and Immunizations, Dermatology, Asthma Care, Sexual Health and Travel Medicine. In Kent, Washington, FamilyCare of Kent offers on-site services, travel medicine, and sexual healthcare such as STD Testing & Treatment, Preventing HIV Infection (PrEP), Birth Control, and IUDs.