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List Of STD by Nobody: 2:18am On Apr 29, 2015
List of STDs and Their Symptoms The most common types of STDs include Chlamydia
Genitalwarts
Genital herpes
Gonorrhoea, (among the treatable ones), but also
hepatitis B&C
syphilis and
HIV (among the incurable and/or very severe
ones).
Then there are also various other STD infections of the urinary tract and
the genitals which can cause annoying symptoms but are easy to cure.
The sooner your infection is diagnosed, the better are your chances of
getting it treated and cured.
Chlamydia Chlamydia is the most common STD in the UK. It is also easily curable - chlamydia treatment usually consists of a single dose antibiotic. About 50% of men and 70% of women don’t have any symptoms for years (if at
all). When symptoms appear, people often suffer from abnormal vaginal
discharge and vaginal bleeding, discharge from the tip of the penis and
pain when peeing or during sex. When left untreated, chlamydia can lead to infertility in women and
men. When you’re infected with chlamydia, other STDs may also be
present.
Gonorrhoea Gonorrhoea is often caught alongside chlamydia. About 1 in 3 women
infected with gonorrhoea also has chlamydia. The bacteria that cause
gonorrhoea need to be inside the human body to survive. For this
reason, you can only catch it through sexual activity (and not through
contact with objects/swimming etc). The symptoms of gonorrhoea include the same irregular discharge as
the one caused by chlamydia (from the vagina or penis). As with
chlamydia, many infected patients won’t develop any symptoms even
though the infection can cause damage to women’s reproductive
system in the long run. Men, however, sometimes suffer from infections of the urinary tract and
associated symptoms when infected with chlamydia: painful urination
and discharge from the penis. If untreated, the bacteria can spread to
the rest of the body, often infecting the skin or muscle joints. Gonorrhea treatment normally involves a course of the antibiotic cefixime.
Genital Herpes Over 80% of people who are infected with genital herpes, don’t know
they have the virus. Most of them will never find out - it’s quite common
for patients to live a lifetime without knowing about their infection or
suffering from any symptoms. However, they can pass the virus to another partner who can then
develop symptoms. Asymptomatic patients tend not to use protection
(condoms) every time they have sex, unlike patients who know they have
herpes. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus. The symptoms are
soreness of the infected area and/or painful blisters around the
genitals. Most people are able to recognise recurrent episodes due to
the itching and tingling sensation in the genitals that they feel a few
hours before the blisters appear. This is the best time to start an antiviral treatment, right before the virus starts producing genital herpes blisters. In general, the first herpes outbreak is the most severe one and lasts
much longer than any episode that follows – up to 2-3 weeks. Over time,
outbreaks of genital herpes tend to get milder.
Genital Warts Genital warts (also known as anogenital warts) are located in or around
the anus and genital area. They’re caused by the human papilloma virus
(HPV) which often doesn’t cause any symptoms at all, and sometimes
shows only years after infection. Genital warts appear as little bumps that sometime form clusters with a
cauliflower shape. Since they come in different sizes treatment ranges
from antiviral creams (e.g. Warticon) to surgery (e.g. laser, cryosurgery). While they are not dangerous, they are easily transmitted and require
immediate treatment. As far as symptoms go, genital warts are
sometimes itchy and in rare cases they can be painful. Women can
suffer from irregular vaginal bleeding or discharge.
Syphilis Syphilis is one of the oldest infections on this list of STDs. While,
nowadays, syphilis is fairly easy to treat with antibiotics, if left
untreated the infection can cause severe symptoms (e.g. contagious
ulcers on the genitals, anus and mouth; then infection of the brain, eyes
or ears) and is potentially life-threatening. In the early stages, like many types of STDs, the symptoms of syphilis
are hard to recognise and it can take several months before they
appear. However, as soon as the bacteria enter your body, the illness
progresses – in three stages – with the symptoms getting worse at each
stage. Hepatitis B As for hepatitis B, it is a virus that attacks the liver (like hepatitis C) and
is passed through sexual contact and blood (e.g. via needles). The
symptoms of hepatitis B start with a short acute infection to which
everyone responds differently: a few will develop chronic hepatitis B and
others will develop liver severe dysfunction. The majority of people actually develop their own antibodies against the
virus and are protected from further infections. Yet, 5 in 100 people who
are infected will suffer from serious consequences from the virus. Note that hepatitis A and C can also be passed on through sexual
activity but it remains quite rare, so we won’t include them in this list of
STDs. If you have had unprotected sex you may need to go to a GUM
clinic and get tested for hepatitis. HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus Finally, HIV is the last item on this list of the different STD infections. It
is caused by a virus that attacks your immune system. Basically you don’t
die from HIV, but from any benign infection that your body can’t cope
with. This is the final stage where HIV results in your body to suffer
from AIDS – the Acquired Immunodeficiency Symptom (i.e. your immune
system is down). Like Hepatitis B, HIV can be transmitted through blood exchange (for
example sharing needles) or sex. It can also be transmitted to the new-
born by a pregnant woman. And like Hepatitis B and other types of
STDs, the first symptoms are difficult to recognise as they can feel like
the flu (with muscle pain, sore throat), sometimes in combination with
vomiting and diarrhoea. This fever tends to develop within 2-4 weeks after the virus has entered
the body, but it can sometimes take several months. Most patients will
only suffer from AIDS about 10 years later as they start losing weight
and suffer from uncommon infections and cancers. There is no cure or vaccine for HIV at the moment, but early treatment
considerably slows down the spread of the virus in infected patients.
There are over 8,000 HIV-positive people in the UK, and an estimated
30% of them are not aware of their condition. List of STDs & Symptoms - Other infections There are many infections that are often misunderstood as STDs, such
as urethritis, which is simply an infection of the urethra (part of the
urinary tract). Crabs Pubic lice (crabs) is another example, which is neither an infection nor a
disease but just tiny bugs (lice) that settle in your pubic hair to lay their
eggs and reproduce. They are transmitted during intimate contact
between two pubic areas. Many people don’t have any symptoms, but some do suffer from itchy
genitals and inflammation. You can only get rid of them with special
treatment for lice (shampoos, lotions & creams). Trichomoniasis (Trich) Trichomonas is a germ causing a benign infection known as
trichomoniasis. It’s a treatable infection which is cured with a simple
course of antibiotics. The symptoms it causes are common STD
symptoms, namely an abnormal discharge from the genitals and pain
when urinating or when having sex. Not Strictly STDs… There is also a whole range of infections that are sometimes considered
to be STDs, but they are not strictly speaking STDs. Although they are
sometimes transmitted during sex they may be genital infections that
are aggravated by sexual activity. These STD infections are easily curable and include: Bacterial vaginosis (smelly discharge) in women; Water warts caused by a virus which leads to liquid-filled warts
around the genitals. These warts are relatively contagious and can
be transmitted by skin contact and exchanging towels and clothes; Chancroid, caused by a bacteria and results in bump-like warts that
turn into painful ulcers. The symptoms are very similar to genital
warts. The advantage of broad spectrum antibiotics such as azithromycin is
that while they’re specifically prescribed for certain types of STDs (e.g.
chlamydia), they can also be used to treat other STD-related infections
(e.g. chancroid). By getting tested and treated, you can sometimes cure
many types of STDs at the same time.
Re: List Of STD by HungerBAD: 2:19am On Apr 29, 2015
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Re: List Of STD by shapman: 6:21pm On May 08, 2016
Hello Op, am currently working on a university project that specify on STDs the main point being its alternative therapy in Nigeria. I would like if you can shed more light on this and pls if you can omit garlic cos it's too common I will appreciate. Thanks.
Re: List Of STD by ajuwarhodes(f): 9:33pm On May 08, 2016
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