- "A sexually transmitted infection (STI), also referred to as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and the older term venereal disease (VD), is an infection that is spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex, or oral sex."
Caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites that are transmitted through sexual contact such as HIV, Gonorrhoea and Syphilis.
Types of STDs: This topic includes an introduction to various STDs such as Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Herpes, HIV/AIDS, and others.
Causes of STDs: This topic explores the possible causes of sexually transmitted diseases, including penetrative sex, oral sex, anal sex, and sexual contact.
Symptoms of STDs: A detailed discussion of the symptoms associated with various STDs, their duration, and severity.
Testing for STDs: This topic deals with the different types of STD tests, their accuracy, and how they are conducted.
Prevention of STDs: This includes the various measures people can take to prevent the spread of STDs such as practicing safe sex, using condoms, and getting regular checkups.
Treatment for STDs: A discussion of the available treatments and medications for different types of STDs, and their effectiveness.
Complications of STDs: This topic covers the various health complications that can arise due to untreated STDs, including infertility, cancer, and other chronic diseases.
Risk Factors for STDs: This topic considers the factors that increase the risk of contracting an STD, such as number of sexual partners, age, and sexual orientation.
Social and Psychological Impact of STDs: This deals with the emotional and social impact of STD diagnosis, stigma, and discrimination.
Importance of STD Education: A discussion of the importance of educating people about STDs to prevent spread and reduce the incidence of STD infection.
Chlamydia: A bacterial infection that affects both men and women. It is caused by a type of bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis, which is transmitted during vaginal, oral or anal sex.
Gonorrhea: A bacterial infection that can affect both men and women. It is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae and is usually transmitted during vaginal, anal or oral sex.
Syphilis: A bacterial infection that can cause serious health problems if left untreated. It is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and is transmitted during sexual contact with an infected person.
Herpes: A viral infection that can cause outbreaks of sores or blisters on the genitals, mouth, or other areas of the body. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2).
Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A viral infection that can cause genital warts or lead to cancer of the cervix, anus, or genital area. It is caused by the human papillomavirus and is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity.
HIV/AIDS: A viral infection that attacks the immune system and can lead to a variety of health problems. It is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and is transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk.
Hepatitis B: A viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious health problems. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus and is usually transmitted during sexual contact with an infected person.
Trichomoniasis: A parasitic infection that can affect both men and women. It is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis and is transmitted during sexual contact with an infected person.
- "STIs often do not initially cause symptoms, which results in a risk of passing the infection on to others."
- "Symptoms and signs of STIs may include vaginal discharge, penile discharge, ulcers on or around the genitals, and pelvic pain."
- "Bacterial STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis."
- "Viral STIs include genital herpes, HIV/AIDS, and genital warts."
- "Parasitic STIs include trichomoniasis."
- "STI diagnostic tests are usually easily available in the developed world, but they are often unavailable in the developing world."
- "Some vaccinations may also decrease the risk of certain infections including hepatitis B and some types of HPV."
- "Safe sex practices, such as use of condoms, having a smaller number of sexual partners, and being in a relationship in which each person only has sex with the other also decreases the risk of STIs."
- "Comprehensive sex education may also be useful."
- "Most STIs are treatable and curable; of the most common infections, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis are curable, while HIV/AIDS and genital herpes are not curable."
- "In 2015, about 1.1 billion people had STIs other than HIV/AIDS."
- "About 500 million were infected with either syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia or trichomoniasis."
- "At least an additional 530 million people have genital herpes."
- "290 million women have human papillomavirus."
- "STIs other than HIV resulted in 108,000 deaths in 2015."
- "In the United States, there were 19 million new cases of STIs in 2010."
- "Historical documentation of STIs in antiquity dates back to at least the Ebers Papyrus (c. 1550 BCE) and the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (8th/7th centuries BCE)."
- "There is often shame and stigma associated with STIs. The term sexually transmitted infection is generally preferred over sexually transmitted disease or venereal disease, as it includes those who do not have symptomatic disease."
- "Comprehensive sex education may also be useful."