Now that monkeypox cases have declined I can finally take a deep breath. Seeing monkeypox was a first for me and a lot of other providers as well. When cases started to rise in the area, we had little information to offer, no treatment and no access to vaccine initially. At the local health department during the summer and fall …
Afraid to Get Tested for HIV? Every week I talk to several people who decline HIV testing while requesting STD testing and treatment. I have heard multiple reasons to justify declining HIV testing: I am afraid of needles, I know I do not have HIV, I just want to take care of the problem that I am having today, I …
Herpes Does Not Have to be a GameChanger Let’s talk about genital herpes (HSV). Maybe you are reading this blog because you were recently diagnosed with herpes or you have a previous history of herpes, either way, I want you to know that herpes does not have to be a game-changer. Two viruses cause genital herpes: herpes simplex virus type …
