Syphilis can go undetected

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease.  It is usually transmitted through sexual intercourse.  Like HIV, if you get the virus it does not immediately manifest itself.  You just don't know you had it until months later sores appear around your body.  The only way to verify if you have the virus is through blood screening or get a tissue tested.

Aside from syphilis, there is also gonorreah, hepatitis, HIV and more.  That is why people are advised to practice safe sex!  Use condoms often!

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/06/28/12/experts-warn-vs-syphilis

RH bill answer to rise in youth with HIV

I have always believed that information is key to minimizing or stopping the spread of HIV AIDS in the country.  How can one prevent HIV AIDS if the person does not even understand what the disease is all about.


There are enough information in this blog regarding safe sex and HIV AIDS.  Please read and share them with your friends.


Let us be responsible for ourselves and others!

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/05/28/rh-bill-answer-rise-youth-hiv-223797

HIV-AIDS cases rise in Cagayan de Oro

In past years, there has been a sudden increase of HIV-AIDS cases in the Philippines, most of which was through male-to-male sex.  Due to this incident, the Department of Health declared an AIDS epidemic outbreak in the Philippines.  There is no better example but here in our own backyard, in Cagayan de Oro City.

For the first time in decades, the HIV-AIDS cases in Cagayan de Oro City has reached double digits.  Here are the full statistics in the past years : 

2008 - 6 cases HIV-AIDS

2009 - 9 cases HIV-AIDS

2010 - 14 cases HIV-AIDS

The average increase of HIV-AIDS cases in CDO is a staggering Fifty (50) percent.  If we follow this trend, this year alone 2011, the HIV-AIDS cases in the city will reach 20 or more and by 2015 we might reach the 100 level.

Do you have to wait to get infected before you realize your mistake?  That is why I appeal to everyone, to every responsible Kagayanon, to do their part in the fight against this disease.  Practice safe sex and be responsible for yourself and others.

For more information about safe sex and HIV-AIDS read DISCREET CDO articles on Proper Use of Condoms, Sex and HIV-AIDS.

Read articles about HIV-AIDS cases in the Philippines and Cagayan de Oro

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2011/05/17/oro-has-14-hiv-cases-155905

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/doh-warns-unprotected-male-male-sex-hiv-aids-040416866.html