Gonorrhea vs Chlamydia Gonorrhea and chlamydia are both sexually transmitted infections (STI). Both transmit via intimate contact. Both infections are bacterial and respond to antibiotics. Both infections thrive in immune-compromised individuals. Both infections present with same symptoms most of the time, but there are differences between the symptomatology, which are discussed here in detail. Chlamydia […]
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Difference Between Laparoscopy and Laparotomy
Laparotomy vs Laparoscopy Laparoscopy and laparotomy are two approaches to abdominal surgery. Laparotomy is the older of the two and laparoscopy is a very recent development. Both conditions have their advantages and disadvantages. It is the decision of the surgeon to choose between the two approaches. This article will discuss both approaches in detail highlighting […]
Difference Between Pelvic Exam and Pap Smear
Pelvic Exam vs Pap Smear Pap smear and pelvic examination are very common gynecological procedures done both at the office level and hospitals. Pap smear is targeted more towards prevention while pelvic examination is a more of a diagnostic procedure. Pap smear Pap smear is done at well-women clinics, to screen for cervical cancer. […]
Difference Between Syphilis and Herpes
Syphilis vs Herpes Syphilis and Herpes are two sexually transmitted diseases (STD). They both are highly dangerous and cause widespread damage to the body. While both may present similarly, there are many fundamental differences between the two and that will be discussed here in detail. Syphilis Syphilis is a serious sexually transmitted disease with […]
Difference Between Yeast Fungal and Bacterial Infections
Yeast Fungal vs Bacterial Infections Yeast and other bacterial infections are very commonly encountered in general practice. It is very important for the medical practitioner as well as the layman to differentiate between the two. Clear cut differences are there between yeast infection and bacterial infections. Identification will prevent a lot of worry for […]
Difference Between Fibroid and Polyp
Fibroid vs Polyp Fibroids and polyps are both common gynecological conditions encountered in clinical practice. Even though there are different types of fibroids and polyps, endometrial polyps and uterine fibroids are the two entities that usually cause confusion. Both conditions have somewhat similar presentations and ultrasound scan findings also can be equivocal. Despite these […]
Difference Between Amniotic Fluid and Urine
Amniotic Fluid vs Urine Amniotic fluid and urine are two important fluids in the animal body. They serve many functions in the body. However, the main component of these two fluids is water. The anatomy and physiology of urine and amniotic fluid vary widely. Amniotic Fluid Amniotic fluid is a colorless fluid that is […]
Difference Between Fungi and Parasites
The key difference between fungi and parasites is that fungi are a group of eukaryotic saprotrophic organisms including yeasts, molds and mushrooms while parasites are a group of organisms that live on or inside another organism obtaining nutrients. Both fungi and parasites cause various diseases in humans. Not only in humans, but parasites cause diseases […]
Difference Between Testosterone and Estrogen
Testosterone vs Estrogen Even though testosterone and estrogen are called ‘male’ and female’ hormones respectively, both males and females produce both these hormones in their adrenal glands. However, female testosterone levels are very low (ten times less than that of men), and most of the time they are converted into estrogen by a biochemical […]
Difference Between Yeast Infection and STD
Yeast Infection vs STD Yeast infection and sexually transmitted diseases are two different clinical entities. While yeast infections can transmit via intimate sexual contact, yeast infection is not medically classified as a sexually transmitted disease. Because Yeast transmits via sexual contact and can cause urethritis in the male and, therefore, it may be considered […]