Sexual Health & STDs
Oral Sex and STIs: Risks, Symptoms & Protection
Many Canadians are surprised to learn that oral sex and STIs are closely linked. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can spread …
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Dr. Amara Osei, MD, FRCPC
Infectious Disease Specialist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Amara Osei is an infectious disease specialist practising in Ottawa, with expertise in sexually transmitted infections, viral illnesses, and emerging infectious diseases. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), she has 12 years of clinical and public-health experience and is a strong advocate for accessible, stigma-free health information.
Articles by Dr. Amara Osei, MD, FRCPC
Sexual Health & STDs
Oral Sex and STIs: Risks, Symptoms & Prevention
Most people know that sexual activity carries some risk of infection. But many Canadians are surprised to learn that oral sex and …
Sexual Health & STDs
Chancroid: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Chancroid is an STI that causes open, painful sores — called ulcers — on the genitals or around the anal area.
Sexual Health & STDs
Anal Sex Risks: What Canadians Need to Know
Understanding anal sex risks is an important part of making informed decisions about your sexual health.
Sexual Health & STDs
STI Testing: Who Should Get Tested and When
Doctors agree that the best approach to sexual health combines good education with honest self-assessment.
Sexual Health & STDs
Mycoplasma Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A Mycoplasma infection is caused by a unique group of bacteria that behave differently from most other germs.
Sexual Health & STDs
Chlamydia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that spreads through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person. It can infect the …
Sexual Health & STDs
Genital Herpes: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Genital herpes is a highly contagious viral infection. It spreads mainly through vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected …
Sexual Health & STDs
Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection passed from person to person through sexual contact. It affects the genitals, rectum, and …
Sexual Health & STDs
Gonorrhea Throat Infection: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
A gonorrhea throat infection, also called pharyngeal gonorrhea, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects the back of …