Sexually transmitted disease
... an STD, even if the infected person does not show any symptoms. Depending on the STI, a person may or may not be able to spread the infection if he or she does not have signs of disease. However, a person can spread HIV infection (STI) at any time, even if they have not developed symptoms of for example Aids (STD). Transmission Note that all sexual behaviors that involve contact with another person or the body fluids of another person should be considered to contain some risk of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. Sexually transmitted diseases (as noted from the name) are transmitted from one person to another by certain sexual activities. Although the likelihood of transmitting various diseases by various sexual activities varies at a great deal, in general, all sexual activities between two or more people should be considered as being a duplex (giving and receiving) route for the transmission of STDs. This is particularly common for prostitutes, as they have numerous sexual partners. STDs can also be transmitted through other activities involving transfer of exposure to body fluids such as -Sharing injection needles -Needle-stick injuries (when one inadvertently jabbed or pricked with needles during medical procedures, especially medical staff) -Blood transfusions -Sharing tattoo needles -Childbirth (When the mother’s blood is in contact with the child) These shows that certain groups of people, such as doctors, hemophiliacs and drug users are particularly at risk. Types of diseases Here is a list of some organisms/microorganisms that causes STDs. Bacterial -Syphilis -Gonorrhea Viral -Hepatitis (Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E are transmitted via ingesting, not sexually - Hepatitis C is probably not sexually transmittable) -Hepatitis B, D -Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS) Parasites -Pubic lice (Somewhat known as ‘crabs’ -Scabies (makes skin itch and rashes) Protozoal -Amoebiasis -Giardiasis Fungal -Candidiasis -not strictly an STD but can be transmitted through sexual contact HIV virus attacks the immune systems of the person which therefore makes one vulnerable even to the common cold. Even though it is not reliable to depend on symptoms alone as proper medical examination is mostly recommended. The following may be signs of infection with HIV: • rapid weight loss • dry cough • recurring fever or profuse night sweats • swollen lymph glands in the armpits, groin, or neck • diarrhea that lasts for more than a week Treatment In the past, sexually-transmitted diseases were generally incurable, and treatment was limited. With the aid of ...