Don't forget to get tested for a healthy and safe sexual life.
SEXUALLY TRASMITTED DISEASES
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) represent a group of diseases that affect sexual health and genitalia. It is a public issue that concerns the reproductive health of millions of people.
Those responsible for STDs as etiological agents; includes fungi, bacteria, parasites and viruses.
Some of these microorganisms are excreted from the body after a while, others are repetitive, and some remain in the body. Asymptomatically, progression of the disease, genitourinary system inflammations, infertility and even the development of cancer can be seen.
Although STD affects individuals of all ages, it is more common in young people, between the ages of 15 and 24.
STD RISK FACTORS
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Anyone who has had unprotected sex
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Irregular use of protective barriers such as condoms during sexual activities
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Having more than one sexual partner
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Your sexual partner has more than one sexual partner
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Previous STD history, sexual partner's history and severity of STD
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Type of sexual contact, intercourse with someone who has an STD
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Homosexual, bisexual or MSM sex preferences - Alcohol, injecting, illegal drug use, having sex for money or drugs, and having sexual contact with people who do it or sex workers
COMMON STD SYMPTOMS IN MEN
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There may be no symptoms
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Rash, blemish, or sore on the penis, testicles, or groin
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Discharge (transparent, white or yellow)
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Painful urination
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Painful ejaculation
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Throat ache
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Fever
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Chronic flu-like symptoms
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Pain in testicles, swelling
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Swelling in the joints
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Rectal pain or bleeding
COMMON STD SYMPTOMS IN WOMEN
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There may be no symptoms
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Vaginal discharge
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Vaginal itching
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Rash, spot or wound on the genital area
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Burning in urination
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Painful urination
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Pain during sexual intercourse
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Changes in menstrual cycles
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Painless ulcers in the vagina
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Pelvic pain
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Backache
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Fever
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Nausea
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Sore throat (after oral sex)
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Swelling in the joints (knee, elbow, etc.)
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Rectal pain, bleeding or discharge
DON’T FORGET!
Get tested for a healthy and safe sex life. Most STDs don't cause noticeable symptoms. You cannot know that you have an STD without getting tested. Do not expect any suspicious post-contact symptoms! Do not stay in FEAR AND DOUBT! Do the RIGHT test at the RIGHT time!
OUR STD PANEL
Our STD panel screens for 12 pathogens. All you need do is to give morning urine sample or genital discharge sample to our laboratory.
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HSV 1/ 2 (Genital Herpes)
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Symptoms usually appear within 30 days of sexual contact. Small painful blisters on the genital area or oral mucosa last 1-3 weeks. HSV-2 is the most common viral agent responsible for genital herpes, infecting more than 500 million people each year.
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Chlamydia Trachomatis
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Symptoms may appear 7-28 days after having sex. In women: Vaginal discharge or bleeding, burning during urination may occur. In men: discharge from the penis, burning when urinating, swelling of the testicles can be seen. An estimated 376 million people are infected with chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis each year, and 340 million of these infections occur between the ages of 15-49.
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Neisseria Gonorrhea
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Symptoms may appear 2 to 21 days after having sex. In Women: thick yellow or gray vaginal discharge can be seen. Abnormal periods and abdominal cramps may be experienced. Men: yellow or green dripping discharge from the penis, swollen or tender testicles may be observed. N. Gonorrhea causes 78 million new STDs each year and is the most common bacterial cause.
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Trichomonas Vaginalis
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In women: itching, burning or irritation of the vagina may occur. Yellow, greenish or gray vaginal discharge may be observed. In Men: watery, white drops from the penis can be seen. Burning or painful urination. Frequent urination may be observed. T. vaginalis is the most common parasitic (protozoan) agent, causing 142 million new infections each year.
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Gardnerella Vaginalis
(Bacterial Vaginosis)
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The most commonly seen symptom is vaginal discharge. The discharge is white/yellow in color and has a fishy odour. There may also be burning during urination, itching around the vagina or both of its outer parts.
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Treponema Pallidum
(Syphilis)
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Stage 1: painless ulcers in the genital area that occur 1-12 weeks after intercourse or 2-6 weeks. 2nd stage: flu-like symptoms, rash, weight loss and loss of appetite, in what we call the latent stage; Although there are no symptoms of the disease, the test results show that the disease is positive and it is contagious. Every year, 5.6 million beetles of T. pallidum cause STDs and are the most common bacterial agents.
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Chancroid (Haemophilus ducreyi)
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Chancroid is a rare sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the US and other resource-rich countries, occurring primarily in occasional, local epidemics. Chancroid is a common cause of genital ulcers in resource-poor areas of Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Like other STIs causing genital ulcers, chancroid increases risk of HIV transmission.
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Ureoplasma Urealyticum/ Parvum
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Symptoms are rarely seen. Burning and discharge may be observed during urination.
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Mycoplasma Hominis/ Genitalium
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Symptoms are rarely seen. Burning and discharge may be observed during urination.
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