STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)Videos

Having a conversation about STD is very important. Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about HPV (human papillomavirus), the most common sexually transmitted disease, and how it is transmitted.…

Common Sexually Transmitted DiseasesVideos

HPV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, trichomoniasis and HIV/AIDS are the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis are treatable with medication, especially antibiotics. Herpes and HPV are treatable and maintained under control, explains Dr. Monica …

Recurrent Respiratory PapillomatosisVideos

Dr. Richard Vivero, Otolaryngologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) is an HPV or human papilloma virus related problem. “RRP are like little cherries structures that grow all over the vocal cords.”

He explains RRP …

Diagnosing Human PapillomavirusVideos

Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says the majority of people with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) don’t know they have it unless they …

Pap and HPV TestingVideos

HPV is a virus and it’s sexually transmitted. It’s very common and a lot of women will be exposed to this virus, affirms Dr. Monica Suarez Kobilis, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care.
The expert also explains …

HPV: Types of WartsVideos

Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has different types of warts. “There are the venereal warts which are …

Causes of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)Videos

Every year there are approximately 14 million new Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections in the United States. Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, …

An Overview of HPVVideos

HPV is a sexually transmitted disease and it can cause cervical cancer. Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says HPV is also …

High-risk HPV StrainsVideos

Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains there are four mainly strains to diagnose Human Papillomavirus (HPV): 6, 11, 16, and 18. …