STD is the acronym for "Sexually Transmitted Disease". At Sexually Transmitted Diseases they are infectious diseases transmitted mainly through unprotected sexual contact, and can also be transmitted by non-sexual means, although this form of transmission is less frequent.
Gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia can be transmitted from infected mother to child, either through the uterus, during pregnancy, or during childbirth, which can cause spontaneous termination of pregnancy or cause serious damage to the fetus.
Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases can also be transmitted by blood transfusion contaminated or by sharing infected syringes and needles.
STDs manifest themselves mainly through wounds, discharges, blisters or warts, in most cases on the external genitalia. However, they can also affect the prostate, uterus, testicles and other internal organs.
Some STDs only cause local irritation, itching and mild pain, while others such as gonorrhea and chlamydia can even cause infertility in women.
The treatment of STDs is basically done with antibiotics, some being easy and fast to treat, while others have more complicated treatment or remain active, although infected individuals report a feeling of improvement.
Types of STD
- Aids;
- Soft cancer;
- Condyloma acuminatum or HPV;
- Gonorrhea;
- Chlamydia;
- Herpes;
- Lymphogranuloma venereum;
- Syphilis;
- Trichomoniasis.