Types of HPV HPV, or human papillomavirus, is one of the most common sexually transmitted viruses that cause infection. HPV is usually transmitted through genital contact like vaginal, oral, or anal sex, or skin-to-skin contact. There are over 200 different types of HPV responsible for causing a wide variety of genital conditions, ranging from invasive tumors to benign lesions[1]. The […]

9vHPV, a Powerful Weapon Against Cervical Cancer In the global fight against the cervical cancer and associated HPV issues, HPV vaccines are a powerful preventive tool. The 9-valent HPV vaccine, also known as 9vHPV, is one of the 3 HPV vaccines (the other two are 2vHPV and 4vHPV) that defend against HPV infection. Cervical cancer is mainly caused by HPV […]

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a type of zoonotic respiratory infectious disease caused by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus. It was first discovered in Saudi Arabia in 2012. Coronaviruses are a prominent type of virus that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). According to WHO […]

The overlapping epidemics of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza(flu), and Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have had a severe impact on the world. COVID-19 is transmitted by contact with respiratory fluids that carry the infectious virus, and viruses that affect the respiratory tract, including RSV and influenza, are transmitted by similar mechanisms. Some researchers have found that an immune response inside the […]

Health is wealth. As International Women’s Day in 2023 is approaching, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the importance of sexual health and STD (sexually transmitted diseases) prevention. As women, we owe it to ourselves to prioritize our wellbeing, including taking care of our sexual health. We can’t take proactive steps to protect ourselves and our partners without practicing safe […]