is there an STD that can kill you i 3 years??
2006-06-23 05:39:51 · 4 answers · asked by jkamstra2005 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
AIDS, HPV (some kinds) and syphilis (if left untreated) can be deadly.
HIV progresses more rapidly into full-blown AIDS without treatment, usually because of infections that develop as a result of the patients weakened immune system.
Since there are strains of HPV that are linked to cervical cancer, failing to seek treatment can be fatal. But since many types of HPV are basically harmless, they need only be monitored with yearly Pap smears (or more frequently -- every three to six months -- if a result comes back abnormal).
Untreated syphilis can lead to serious damage to the brain and the nervous system; mental deterioration; a loss of balance, vision, and sensation; leg pain; and heart disease. A fetus is at particular risk if the mother doesn't seek treatment; the chances for stillbirth and serious birth defects, including blindness, are very high.
2006-06-23 05:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not in 3 years, typically.
HIV and syphilis are fatal if not treated, but those take years to progress, and wouldn't kill you in 3 years.
HPV can lead to cervical cancer, and that can kill you, but again, that takes longer than 3 years usually.
2006-06-24 13:53:49 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Go to your library and check out a medical book.Most that are untreated.
2006-06-23 12:49:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AIDS
2006-06-23 13:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by kandi girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋