Clearing the air


Dr Ganesh

Many young people, according to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HCTM UKM) infectious diseases physician Assoc Prof Dr Petrick Periyasamy, mistakenly believe that if someone shows no symptoms, they do not have an STD.

“They often assume that only those who experience obvious signs, such as vaginal or penile discharge, are infected, which leads to misunderstandings about the true risks of STDs, especially in new or multiple-partner relationships.

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