Sexual Transmitted Diseases
SEXUAL TRANSMITTED DISEASES
STD's, sometimes referred to as Veneral Diseases, are infections contracted through intimate sexual contact. Except for vial respiratory diseases these diseased are the common type of infections. Once established they can spread and cause extensive, serious physical damage. STD's are highly contagious
infections. Anyone who is sexual active--other than with a single partner who is monogamous---risks exposure to these diseases: the more partners, the greater the risk. Sensible precautions that may be taken include both washing the genital area and urinating after intercourse, using CONDOMS, and spermicidal vaginal foams, jellies or creams and being tested frequently by your Doctor, if there is any chance of exposure.
AIDS
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a severe, frequently tragic viral infection that destroys a person's resistance to infection and certain cancers. The virus that causes AIDS is known as HTLV-III/Lav. It is a sexual transmitted disease. Because the virus lies in lymphocytes that are part of the make-up of blood, it can be transmitted throgh blood or blood products. Aids is rarely caught through casual (nonsexual) contact. A person increases the riskof contracting Aids whenever he or she is promiscuous, be it homosexually or hetrosexually. Other persons at risk are drug addicts and newborns of infected mothers. Everyone is susceptible to Aids. The deciding factor is whether or not you engage in unprotected sex in a person who is infected. Aids cannot be transmitted by casual contact or social kissing, but french kissing or deep kissing is not advisable with a person known to have Aids as the virus has been found in saliva, There is no evidence that Aids can be picked up through the mere handling of objects by an infected person. Aids can be prevented by knowing how how the disease is transmitted and taking necesary precautions. The most common way Aids is transmitted is through sexual intercourse or exchange of body fluids including blood, such as bleeding gums, small cuts or abrasions. when ejaculation occurs and sharing sexual toys or needles. Condoms afford some protection but they have not been proven to be absolutely safe.
CHLAMYDIA
Infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis is by far the most prevalent and fastest growing STD often affecting sexual active individuals in their teens and early twenties. It is estimated that as many and Ten Million individuals per year are infected. Because sterility in both men and women are among the most serious complications, it is important to have this disease diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible. Chlamydia affects the mucous membranes lining the mouth, eyes, urethra and rectum: it sometimes invades the lymph nodes. In women the cervix is also usually affected. Typial Chlamydial symptoms in men are often confused with gonorrhea. From one to three weeks after exposure, the affected mal may experience discharge from penis and painful or frequent urination. Symptoms in the female include a vaginal discharge lower abdominal pain, and painful urination. However, frequently Chlamydial infections have no symptoms at all and asymptomatic infections can still lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, infection and infections of the fallopian tubes, producing sterility. It can also affect new borns who come in contact with the mother's birth canal. Diagnosis requires a simple, fast and quick test and fortunately when caught early can be effectively treated with antibotics.
GONORRHEA
GENITAL HERPES
Genital Herpes is another extremely common STD, affecting twenty million or more people. This highly contagious disease is caused by the herpes simplex virus and can be life threatening ot infants exposed at time of birth. In both men and women, the first symptoms are usually an itching or tingling sensation, followed by eruption of sores or blisters that are unusually painful. They occur from two days to two weeks after exposure and usually last for two to three weeks. Fever, general malaise or head aches may accompany an attack. Although there is no way to eradicate the herpes virus from the body, drug treatmen is available that will shorten the duration of active infection, relieve discomfort and speed healing. It does reoccur but for those with frequent reoccurances, medication can also be taken daily to prevent or reduce the severity of a subsequent outbreak.
SYPHILIS
VENERAL WARTS
Like herpes, veneral warts (condylomata-acuminata) are caused by a virus that is transmitted through sexual contact. In women, they appear around the vagina and rectum, growing more rapidly, when they come in contact with any vaginal discharge. They are greatly aggraveted by pregnancy or by use of drugs that suppress the immune system. In men, they appear on the penis and rectal area. They vary in size and shape, ranging from small, brownish growths to reddish cauliflower-shaped clusters. A wart removing compound may be prescribed. Over the counter wart preparations should never be used. (always consult your Doctor first). Occasionally it is necessary to remove veneral warts by cryosurgery (freezing) or by laser surgery.
PUBLIC LICE
**If you suspect any sexual transmitted disease you should immediately consult your Doctor. He/She will discuss the diagnosis and treatment with you and adviseon informing your partner(s). **
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