STD’s

Name: Dr. James Elist
Address: 8500 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 707, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
Telephone: (310) 652-2600
Rating: 4.6

Aug

What is HPV? Human Papillomavirus, Infection or Cancer?

Published: August 14, 2013

Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Infection or Cancer? Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has recently been reported with increased number of infections. During the last 30 years of my practice, I have seen and treated many patients with genital warts; recently I have been seeing more patients, especially youngsters, who come in for treatment of genital warts caused by human papillomavirus … Continue reading What is HPV? Human Papillomavirus, Infection or Cancer? →

Aug

STD: Syphilis Treatment and Prevention

Published: August 9, 2013

Syphilis Treatment and Prevention Syphilis is one of the more serious STDs that needs early diagnosis and syphilis treatment. Transmitted during sexual activity, syphilis is caused by the spirochete (corkscrew formed) bacterium Treponema pallidum. If syphilis is not diagnosed and appropriately treated, it may cause serious health conditions and even death. Syphilis is transmitted from person … Continue reading STD: Syphilis Treatment and Prevention →

Aug

STD: Syphilis Symptoms and Stages

Published: August 8, 2013

Syphilis: Corkscrew Bugs Causing Serious Health Conditions…

Aug

Yeast Infections or Candidiasis

Published: August 5, 2013

Yeast Infections or Candidiasis Our skin is usually colonized with many bacteria and fungi. While the natural balance is intact, no infection or irritation occurs. If for some reason (immune deficiency, medication, warm and moist milieu, etc.) the balance has been disrupted, some of the “good” bugs become enemies and cause infection when the chance … Continue reading Yeast Infections or Candidiasis →

Jul

Trichomoniasis Symptoms in Men and Women

Published: July 3, 2013

Trichomoniasis Symptoms in Men and Women Trichomoniasis (commonly referred to as “trich), the most common curable STD is caused by a parasite that spreads during sexual contact. It can be cured with prescription drugs. It is important that your sexual partners be treated for trichomoniasis at the same time you are, and that you abstain from … Continue reading Trichomoniasis Symptoms in Men and Women →

Jun

All you need to know about Chancroid

Published: June 25, 2013

Chancroid (Haemophilus Ducreyi) or When the Penis Sore Hurts… Talking about STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), one should know the signs and symptoms of different pathogens. Some STDs do hurt, and some STDs don’t. Chancroid, also known as Soft Chancre or Ulcus Molle, is one of the painful STDs. It is transmitted by the coccobacillus Haemophilus ducreyi, which … Continue reading All you need to know about Chancroid →

Jun

Chlamydia Symptoms in Women and Men

Published: June 20, 2013

Chlamydia Symptoms in Women & Men, or Psssst…You Can’t See Me! Not all STDs show themselves as apparent infections. Chlamydia in fact is referred to as the “silent” STD as chlamydia symptoms in women may not be noticeable (in 75% of cases) despite a present infection which is highly contagious. Since chlamydia symptoms in women are often hidden, the … Continue reading Chlamydia Symptoms in Women and Men →

Jun

What is STD?

Published: June 13, 2013

What Is STD? – New Super Bugs and More With the alarming rise in the numbers of newly diagnosed STD all around the world, especially new “super bugs” resistant to first line antimicrobial treatments, it is important to know what STDs are, where they are coming from, what the danger and consequences are, and which treatment is appropriate. Being … Continue reading What is STD? →

Jun

Circumcision Reduces The Risk of Contracting STDs(Circumcision and STD)

Published: June 10, 2013

Circumcision And STD – Reduce The Risk of Sexual Relationship Circumcision reduces the chance of contracting STDs such as HIV and genital warts by decreasing the amount of organism that usually can lure underneath the foreskin. An article published in the American Society for Microbiology shows that the number of bacteria taken from uncircumcised samples and … Continue reading Circumcision Reduces The Risk of Contracting STDs(Circumcision and STD) →

May

Dr. Elist's Quick Facts About Chlamydia

Published: May 29, 2013

Facts About Chlamydia The following list are some Dr. Elist’s points of view relate to facts about chlamydia: Most commonly reported STD in the US Called the “silent STD” as it often does not show any symptoms Transmitted during sexual activity Condoms may reduce risk of infection Easily treated with antibiotics All sexual partners of the last … Continue reading Dr. Elist's Quick Facts About Chlamydia →