Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control

STD and HIV Infection

It's known that further than 30 different bacteria, contagions and spongers are transmitted through sexual contact. The loftiest frequence of sexually transmitted conditions is associated with eight of these pathogens. Presently, 4 of these 8 conditions are curable syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis. The remaining four are incorrigible viral infections hepatitis B, herpes simplex contagion (HSV or herpes), mortal papillomavirus and HIV (HPV). Symptoms or ails caused by an incorrigible viral infection. Via contact with polluted blood, semen or vaginal fluids, the contagion may be transmitted. Flu-suchlike signs similar as fever, sore throat and fatigue may do within a many weeks of HIV infection. Also when it progresses to AIDS, the condition is generally asymptomatic. Symptoms of AIDS include loss of weight, fever or sweating at night, fatigue, and patient infections. There's no remedy for AIDS, but strict compliance with antiretroviral rules (ARVs) can be significantly fulfilled. People with HIV are more likely to exfoliate HIV when they've urethritis or a genital ulcer. When a person with HIV gets another STD, similar as gonorrhea or syphilis, it suggests that they were having coitus without using condoms. However, they may have spread HIV to their mates.