Sexually Transmitted Diseases General Description
Chlamydia is a common sexually Chlamydia can be passed
transmitted infection caused by
the bacterium Chlamydia
trachomatis. It can affect both
CHLAMYDIA men and women but is more
common in women.
Gonorrhea is a bacterial
infection caused by the
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
GONORRHEA bacterium that can be
transmitted through
unprotected vaginal, anal, or
oral sex.
Syphilis is a highly contagious
bacterial infection caused by
SYPHILIS the Treponema pallidum
bacterium that can be
transmitted through sexual
contact.
Chancroid is a bacterial
infection caused by the
Haemophilus ducreyi bacterium
CHANCROID that can be transmitted through
unprotected vaginal, anal, or
oral sex.
Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
The best way to prevent chlamydia is to practice
through unprotected vaginal,
anal, or oral sex. It can also be
passed from an infected mother
to her baby during childbirth.
Most people with chlamydia do
not have any symptoms, but
some may experience abnormal
discharge, pain during sex, and
pain or burning during
urination.
Gonorrhea can cause symptoms
such as burning or pain during
urination, abnormal discharge,
and bleeding between periods
in women. However, many
people with gonorrhea may not
experience any symptoms at all.
Syphilis can cause symptoms
such as small, painless sores or
ulcers, rash, fever, and fatigue.
If left untreated, it can
eventually lead to serious
health problems such as
blindness, paralysis, and
dementia.
Chancroid can cause symptoms
such as painful, open sores or
ulcers in the genital area. It also
may cause swelling and
tenderness in the groin area.
Prevention and Treatment
safe sex by using condoms during sex, getting
tested regularly for sexually transmitted
infections, and limiting the number of sexual
partners. Chlamydia can be treated with
antibiotics, but it is important to complete the
full course of medication to prevent reinfection
or complications.
Using condoms during sexual activity is the best
way to prevent gonorrhea, as well as getting
tested regularly for sexually transmitted
infections and reducing the number of sexual
partners. Gonorrhea can be treated with
antibiotics, but like chlamydia, it is important to
complete the full course of medication to
prevent reinfection and complications.
Using condoms during sexual activity is the best
way to prevent syphilis, as well as getting tested
regularly for sexually transmitted infections and
limiting the number of sexual partners. Syphilis
can be treated with antibiotics, but the earlier
the treatment, the more effective it will be at
preventing complications.
Using condoms during sexual activity is the best
way to prevent chancroid, as well as getting
tested regularly for sexually transmitted
infections and reducing the number of sexual
partners. Chancroid can be treated with
antibiotics, but it is important to complete the
full course of medication to prevent reinfection
and complications.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS
(HPV)
HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV)
TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS
General Description
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is
a viral infection that can be
transmitted through sexual
contact. It is the most common
sexually transmitted infection in
the United States.
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a
viral infection that can be
transmitted through sexual
contact. It is a very common
sexually transmitted infection in
the United States.
Trichomonas vaginalis is a
parasitic infection that can be
transmitted through sexual
contact. It is more common in
women than men.
Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
HPV can cause genital warts
and is also linked to certain
cancers, including cervical, anal,
and penile cancer. Many people
with HPV may not have any
symptoms.
HSV can cause sores or blisters
in the genital area or mouth. It
may also cause flu-like
symptoms such as fever and
swollen lymph nodes.
Trichomonas can cause
symptoms such as burning or
itching in the genitals, abnormal
discharge, and pain during sex
or urination. However, many
people with trichomonas may
not experience any symptoms
at all.
Prevention and Treatment
The HPV vaccine is available for both males and
females and is highly effective in preventing
many strains of HPV that cause cancer and
genital warts. Using condoms during sexual
activity can also help reduce the risk of
transmission. There is no cure for HPV, but
genital warts can be treated with topical
medications or removed through a minor
surgical procedure.
Using condoms during sexual activity can
reduce the risk of transmission, but it is still
possible to transmit the virus even with condom
use. There is no cure for herpes, but medication
can be prescribed to reduce the frequency of
outbreaks and decrease the risk of transmission
to sexual partners.
Using condoms during sexual activity can
reduce the risk of transmission. Trichomonas
can be treated with antibiotics, but it is
important to complete the full course of
medication to prevent reinfection. Sexual
partners should be tested and treated to
prevent reinfection.