Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), are diseases that are transmitted between partners through some type of sexual activity, vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or anal sex.
Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, or viruses are the causative agents. It is not possible to catch any STIs from a sexual activity with a person who is not carrying a disease. A person who has an STI got it from contact (sexual or otherwise) with someone who had it, or their bodily fluids.
You can also get STIs through other activities involving the transfer of and exposure to bodily fluids, such as blood transfusions(taking of blood from one person and putting it into the body of another), and other blood products, sharing injection needles, needle-stick injuries, sharing tattoo needles, and childbirth. Doctors, hemophiliacs (any of several hereditary genetic illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding.), and drug users are at risk of getting STIs through transfusion.
Not having sex at all is the only 100 percent effective, foolproof method of preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of transmission of any STIs.
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Chlamydia is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. When you first get Chlamydia you might not show any signs. After you have had the disease for a while, some of the signs will show including odorless discharge and burning when you pee. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can also be caused by Chlamydia, and in really bad cases can lead to sterility and tubal pregnancy. Chlamydia is also known as a "silent" disease because about three quarters of infected women and about half of infected men show no signs. The infection is not often diagnosed or treated until complications develop. Chlamydia usually is found in the cervix and the urethra in women. Men may have a discharge from the penis, a burning sensation when peeing, burning and itching around the penis, and pain and swelling in the testicles. Chlamydia can also be found in the butt and throat. You can get Chlamydia through vaginal, anal, or oral intercourse. A mother can also give it to her baby during birth. Chlamydia can be treated and cured easily with antibiotics. Not having sex at all is the only 100 percent way, to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of transmission of Chlamydia. |
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Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Symptoms can show up after two days to four weeks after exposure. They include painful urination, pus-like discharge, and bumps on the cervix, anal irritation and painful bowel movement. The longer you have the disease the symptoms will get worst, pain in the lower abdomen on both sides, vomiting, fever or irregular menstrual periods occur. In women, gonorrhea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a secondary infection that can cause sterility. Gonorrhea can be found in the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women. It also can be found in the urethra in women and men. The bacteria also can be found in the mouth, throat, and anus. You can get Gonorrhea though vaginal, anal, or oral intercourse with an infected person. Gonorrhea is treated with ceftriaxone or penicillin. There are a lot of resistant strains, which make treatment more difficult. If symptoms remain after treatment, then you should go back to your doctor or clinic for a different antibiotic. Not having sex at all is the only 100 percent effective, foolproof method of preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of transmission of gonorrhea. |
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Genital HPV infection is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the name of the group of viruses that includes over 100 different types, over 30 of which are sexually transmitted. Certain types of these viruses are "high-risk" and may cause abnormal Pap smears and cancer of the cervix, anus, and penis. Other types of these viruses cause genital warts. Visible genital warts look like a small hard bump or cluster of bumps. They start off as small painless spots but warmth and moisture can make them grow larger. Some cannot be seen by the naked eye. The types of HPV that cause external genital warts that are not linked with cancer. Two strains of HPV have been linked to cervical cancer. Generally, as many as 70 percent of all sexually experienced people may have one of many genital warts viruses; less than one percent of these infected people will develop visible warts.
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Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus’s type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. Another outbreak can appear weeks or months after the first, but it almost always is less severe and shorter than the first episode. Although the infection can stay in the body indefinitely, the number of outbreaks tends to go down over a period of years. HSV-1 and HSV-2 can be found and released from the sores that the viruses cause, but they also are released between episodes from skin that does not appear to be broken or to have a sore. A person almost always gets HSV-2 infection during sexual contact with someone who has a genital HSV-2 infection. HSV-1 causes infections of the mouth and lips, so-called "fever blisters." A person can get HSV-1 by coming into contact with
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