Transmission

This information sheet, which is both in Korean and English, discusses hepatitis B, a contagious liver disease caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. It explains the difference between acute infection and chronic disease and describes Hepatitis B transmission, whether the disease is common, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, the seriousness of the disease, the importance of being tested, who should be tested, how persons with hepatitis B can take care of their liver, and how the disease can be prevented by getting vaccinated. It also discusses how HBV is treated.

This pamphlet provides general facts about hepatitis A. It describes hepatitis A, the liver and how hepatitis A affects the liver; who gets hepatitis A, its transmission and symptoms, how it is diagnosed and treated, what to do if exposed to the disease, and prevention, including vaccination and proper hygiene. The pamphlet makes it clear that anyone is susceptible to hepatitis A, and lists populations with a higher risk of getting the virus than the average person. The pamphlet also explains that patients can participate in clinical trials, and provides contacts for more information.

This pamphlet provides information on STDs and pregnancy. It states the facts about how an STD could affect a baby and why a pregnant woman should be tested early in the pregnancy and be treated if infected with an STD. The pamphlet explains that a woman can get an STD while pregnant, when the pregnant woman should be tested, partner notification, and the treatment of STDs with antibiotics.

This pamphlet provides information on trichomoniasis, an STD that is caused by a parasite. It discusses basic facts about the disease, transmission, symptoms and the lack of symptoms in some individuals, testing, reinfection, and treatment with antibiotics. It explains differences in symptoms for men and women, and the different consequences for men and women if they do not get treated. The pamphlet advises treatment for sex partners to avoid reinfecting each other and suggests ways of reducing the risk of trichomoniasis, including abstinence and the use of condoms.

This pamphlet provides information about the STD genital herpes. It explains how genital herpes is spread, the type of symptoms if any, and treatments for the symptoms, since there is no cure for the disease. The pamphlet states that there are two types of genital herpes: HSV1 and HSV2, both of which cause sores or blisters on or around the genitals. It explains that if infected with genital herpes, an individual can expect to have several outbreaks a year and has a higher risk of getting HIV infection from unprotected sex with a partner living with HIV.

This pamphlet provides information on STDs and pregnancy. It states the facts about how an STD could affect a baby and why a pregnant woman should be tested early in the pregnancy and be treated if infected with an STD. The pamphlet explains that a women can get an STD while pregnant, when the pregnant woman should be tested, partner notification, and the treatment of STDs with antibiotics.

This pamphlet provides information on trichomoniasis, an STD that is caused by a parasite. It discusses basic facts about the disease, transmission, symptoms and the lack of symptoms in some individuals, testing, reinfection, and treatment with antibiotics. It explains differences in symptoms for men and women, and the different consequences for men and women if they do not get treated. The pamphlet advises treatment for sex partners to avoid reinfecting each other and suggests ways of reducing the risk of trichomoniasis, including abstinence and the use of condoms.

This pamphlet provides information about genital herpes, an STD. It explains how genital herpes is spread, the type of symptoms, if any, and treatments for the symptoms, since there is no cure for the disease. The pamphlet states that there are two types of genital herpes: HSV1 and HSV2, both of which cause sores or blisters on or around the genitals. It explains that if infected with genital herpes, an individual can expect to have several outbreaks a year and has a higher risk of getting HIV infection from unprotected sex with a partner living with HIV.

This pamphlet provides information on gonorrhea, an STD. It lists basic facts about the disease, the symptoms experienced by a woman and a man, transmission, testing, and treatment with antibiotics. It notes that an individual may be reinfected with gonorrhea from an untreated or new partner and advises a person with gonorrhea to inform recent sex partners so that they can get tested and treated.

This pamphlet provides information about the STD syphilis. It lists basic facts about the disease and discusses transmission, symptoms for men and women, testing, and treatment. The pamphlet explains that recent sex partners should be notified, as they would need to be tested for the disease and treated if infected. Syphilis can be cured with antibiotic treatment, but an individual can be reinfected.