Monday, January 4, 2010

How do you get rid of an STD?

Multiple types of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) exist.  An STD is a viral or bacterial infection that is obtained through sexual contact or skin-to-skin contact with someone else who is affected by an STD.


Gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis are STDs that are caused by bacteria. These illnesses are diagnosed by a medical professional via laboratory tests. Treatment includes a course of antibiotics and abstaining from sexual contact during the antibiotic course. 


Genital herpes, HPV (Human Papillomavirus), HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis are sexually transmitted diseases caused by a virus. Each can be diagnosed by a blood test and/or sample of the infected area. Currently, there is not a cure for genital herpes. Treatment includes antiviral medication on a regular basis, particularly during outbreaks. A vaccine has been developed for some strains of HPV. The CDC recommends that all boys and girls get vaccinated for HPV between 11 and 12 years old. HIV/AIDS is especially problematic because if someone with HIV/AIDS has an STD, the person is more likely to pass HIV onto someone else. Treatment includes a drug cocktail to treat the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, but a cure does not exist. There are five types of Hepatitis, Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis A and B can be prevented through vaccination. There are no vaccines currently for Hepatitis C, D, and E. 

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