Category: Sexual Transmitted Diseases

HPV PCR in urine specimen: How much the detection rate?

Today, we are going to focus on HPV PCR urine test. It has been several years practicing here in Cambodia, there’re more patients being here at my urology office were seeking some advice on Human Papilloma virus infection issue or HPV. We are all known that this viral infection can leads to the following problems. […]

Gardasil 9 vs Gardasil 4: HPV Vaccine Comparison Guide

When lots of patients in my office who asked about what the differences between these HPV vaccination, Gardasil 9 and Gardasil 4. In this article it will answer for all those questions in the details. Gardasil 9 FAQ Which HPV subtypes are covered? Protection rate against cervical cancer? Protection against genital warts? Can partial vaccination […]

VDRL false positive test: What are the causes of this?

VDRL test or Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test is a very common syphilis screening test. The problem will be occurred when VDRL turn positive without any suspicious of syphilis infection, we called this incident “Biological false positive” or BFP reaction. Today we will discuss on this BFP phenomenon. BFP phenomenon has been reported around 1-2% […]

Gonorrhea infection: CDC’s 2020 guideline of treatment

As doctors we must keep ourselves up to date in medical practice, especially when dealing with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), because these microorganisms continuously evolve and develop resistance to standard antibiotic treatment over time. Precise treatment with the correct antibiotic strength and adequate duration is essential to completely eradicate STDs. The Centers for Disease Control […]

Syphilis: The correct way we’ve deal with.

Many syphilis-positive patients come to see me at my Urology office — some are naïve cases while others are treatment-failure cases from other clinics. This topic will explain how we correctly manage syphilis infection and how to confirm successful treatment. CDC 2015 Syphilis treatment recommendation Any questions, you can discuss with your trusted urologist. You […]

Genital Herpes (HSV): Why It Recurs, and How to Control It

Genital herpes cannot be cured, but it can be controlled well — and that distinction matters more than most patients realise. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains how HSV behaves, why outbreaks return, and what actually reduces them.

Gonorrhea infection: Am I infected?

Burning urination and discharge after a risky encounter? Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains how gonorrhea presents in men and women, why over half of female partners have no symptoms at all, and how it is tested and cured.

25% Podophyllin solution for Genital wart: Why? And How?

Podophyllin flattens small genital warts by chemical burn — which is exactly why it has to be handled carefully. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains how the treatment works, who it suits, and the aftercare instructions for patients who have been prescribed it.

Syphilis Blood Tests Explained: Why There Are Two Kinds

A positive syphilis test does not always mean an active infection — and one of the two tests stays positive for the rest of your life even after you are cured. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains what each test measures and how to read them together.

Circumcision and HIV: Why the Foreskin Matters, and What the 60–70% Figure Really Means

Circumcision reduces HIV transmission by 60–70% — a striking figure that comes with important limits. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains the three biological reasons behind it, and who the evidence actually applies to.