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List of Patient Information Leaflets (Alphabetical Order)
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DSC clinic produces a comprehensive set of Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) on the various Sexually Transmitted Infections. These leaflets are available in various languages (English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil, and/or Thai & Bengali) to our patients, schools, institutions, companies and organizations.
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AIDS and HIV Infection
PIL provides information on what AIDS and HIV are all about, who should go for a testing and what precautions can be taken.
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Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis is caused by excessive growth of several types of bacteria, including Gardnerella vaginalis that may normally be present in your vagina. When these bacteria are present in large numbers, they can cause symptoms like discharge or odour.
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Balanitis
PIL provides information on what Balanitis is all about, the causes of balanitis and what precautions can be taken.
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Chlamydia Infection
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Singapore. Approximately 60 - 80% of the women and men infected with Chlamydia, presents with no noticeable symptoms.
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DSC Patient Guide
PIL provide insights to what DSC Clinic is all about - from your rights as a patient, to booking for an appointment and confidentiality related information are all covered.
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Genital Herpes
Caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), herpes can be transmitted from an infected person during sexual intercourse. Infected partners may not have any visible sores or ulcers.
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Genital Herpes (GH) and Your Relationship
Learn tips on how to handle your relationship if you are diagnosed with Genital Herpes, and how you can protect your partners from being infected.
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Genital Warts Virus
Genital warts is a sexually transmitted infection caused by some sub-types of human papilloma virus (HPV). It is spread through skin-skin contact during oral, genital or anal sex with an infected partner. Find out more through this PIL.
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Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. In both men and women if gonorrhea is left untreated, it may spread locally causing health complications. Find out more through this PIL.
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an infectious illness caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) which infects the liver. Transmission of hepatitis B virus results from exposure to infectious blood or body fluids. Find out more through this PIL.
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HIV Testing and Opt-Out Information
DSC clinic routinely screens patients for HIV but you may choose to opt-out of this screening. Find out more about the various confidential HIV screening tests available at DSC Clinic and notification requirements through this PIL.
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral infection of the skin or occasionally of the mucous membranes. The virus commonly spreads through skin-to-skin contact. Find out more through this PIL.
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Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)
Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is an inflammation of the urethra which is not caused by gonorrheal infection. There are many causes of NGU. This is in part due to the large variety of organisms living in the urinary tract. Find out more through this PIL.
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Pubic Lice
Pubic lice (phthirus pubis), also known as crabs, are tiny blood-sucking insects. They live in coarse human body hair, most commonly pubic hair, and cause itching and red spots. Find out more through this PIL.
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Safer Sex
Do you know how to protect yourself and your loved ones from being infected with sexually transmitted infections, HIV and AIDS? Do you really know the correct ways of using a condom? Find out more through this PIL.
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Scabies
Scabies is a contagious skin infection caused by a tiny parasite which burrows under the host's skin, causing intense allergic itching. Find out more through this PIL.
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Screening and Vaccination for MSM
Do you know that Sexually Transmitted Infections are found more frequently in men who have sex with men (MSM) than other groups? Learn how STIs and HIV are related, how you can protect yourself, what does an STI screen for MSM involves, why vaccinations protect you and what vaccinations are available for MSM. Find out more through this PIL.
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Sexual Health Screening At DSC Clinic
Sexual Health is very important to every person. However, not many people are aware that sexually transmitted infections can be asymptomatic, and not many people go through sexual health screening. Find out more about Sexual Health Screening at DSC Clinic through this PIL.
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SMS Results Release Service (NEW!)
When screening for STIs at DSC Clinic, you will be offered with the option of receiving an SMS about your test outcome.
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Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum. Know more about the various stages to Syphilis infection, what it is all about, how one can get infected, the diagnostic methods and what you should do if you have syphilis. Find out more through this PIL.
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Syphilis and MSM
Men who have sex with men (MSM) have 25 times the average rate of syphilis. Learn more about syphilis in MSM and what you can do and how you can protect your health. Find out more through this PIL.
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Vaginal Discharges
Do you know how to differentiate abnormal and normal vaginal discharges? Do you know what you should do if you find yourself having abnormal vagina discharges? Find out more through this PIL.
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Women and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Do you know what are the common sexually transmitted infections (STI) found in women? Do you know what to do if you suspect that you have an STI? Do you know that DSC provides a comprehensive screening for women at is very own Women’s Clinic? Learn about how you can prevent the spread of STIs and protect your own sexual health and well-being. Find out more through this PIL.
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