Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) refer to many diseases and symptoms that are transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids, such as: semen, vaginal fluid and blood. A few STD's, such as Herpes and Human Papillomavirus (HPV), can be received by kissing and caressing, or direct contact with the infected areas. Most STD's can be treated; however, if they are not treated or treated incorrectly they might have serious, long-term consequences. These consequences include sterility, chronic infection, scarring of a woman's fallopian tubes, ectopic (tubal) pregnancy, cancer, and even death. STD's can affect anyone. Age, gender, ethnic background, size, etc. does not matter. STD's usually affect one in four sexually active people at some time. Nearly 65% of all those people are under the age of 25. The most common STD's on college campuses now are chlamydia, genital herpes, and genital warts. Number of STD Infections Each Year in the United States: Genital Herpes 200,000 - 500,000 Hepatitis B 275,000 - 375,000 For some sexually transmitted diseases
HPV is diagnosed in a couple of ways. For genital warts it is typically just a physical exam. They are harder to see on women than on men. So your doctor may soak the area with diluted acetic acid to look for the whitening typical of wart tissue. Your doctor may also use a magnifying instrument to look for small warts. The doctor might also take a biopsy of the area and test it to see if it is HPV. To avoid getting or transmitting herpes always use a latex condom during sex. Also, avoid contact with the infected area of someone who has herpes. Always use a latex condom and spermicide for anal and vaginal intercourse To avoid spreading Hepatitis B to others be careful about cleanliness and personal hygiene; clean any blood stains with a disinfectant; avoid sharing needles, razor blades and toothbrushes with others; do not donate blood; inform your partner(s) of your infection; always use a condom during anal, vaginal, and oral intercourse; bandage all cuts and open sores and ask your health care provider about getting the hepatitis B vaccine.
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