name all std's?

Answer 1

Bacterial
* Chancroid
* Chlamydia infection
* Crotchrot
* Donovanosis
* Gonorrhea
* Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
* Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU)
* Syphilis

Viral
* Jankaitis R.
* Hepatitis B.
* Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
* Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
* Human papillomavirus (HPV)
o Certain strains of HPV cause genital warts
o Certain strains of HPV cause cervical dysplasias which can lead to cervical cancer/anal cancer
* Molluscum (MC)
* Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV/HHV8)
o The cause of Kaposi's sarcoma

Parasites
* Pubic lice a.k.a "crabs"
* Scabies

Protozoal
* Trichomoniasis

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Wow..! It's beyond my mind why people still after her, man! This is the kind of people that gives our country a bad, really bad rap around the world!

Answer 4

Hi,
Pl. find the information asked on STD/STI

STIs /STD are diseases that you get by having sexual intercourse (vaginal, oral or anal) with someone who already has an STI. There are more than 20 kinds of STIs that affect both men and women.

The types of STIs/STD

HIV Infection and AIDS

AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a disease that weakens the body's ability to protect itself from getting sick. The virus that causes it is HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), which is found mainly in blood but occurs in other body fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk. The main sources of infection are shared needles and syringes, unsafe sex, and mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy.

People with HIV infections may not have symptoms for years. When however, they develop certain infections because of their depressed immunity they are said to have AIDS. Symptoms include fever for a long duration, weight loss without a cause, extreme fatigue and prolonged diarrhoea and the symptoms associated with opportunistic infections.

A blood test is usually used to detect the HIV virus. Although there is no cure for HIV infections, a combination of drug therapy, healthy diet, exercise, stress reduction and prompt treatment of opportunistic infections can delay the onset of AIDS.

Gonorrhoea

This is an infection easily transmitted by sexual contact. The causative organism can infect the throat, producing severe soreness; the urethra, causing burning, painful urination and it may also infect the anus and the rectum. Untreated gonorrhoea may lead to urinary tract infections and ultimately kidney failure.

The most common initial symptom is a thick discharge from the urethra which may be white or yellow. There may be painful urination. Gonorrhoea is often associated with the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases.

Safer sex behaviour may reduce the risk. The affected person should be given adequate treatment with antibiotics. It is also important to locate and test all the other sexual contacts and treat them to prevent re-infection of the primary patient and further spread of the disease.

Syphilis

Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which penetrates broken skin or mucous membranes. It can also be transmitted to the foetus via the placenta.

In the initial stages, skin rashes may appear which are very infectious. If the disease is not treated, bacteria continue to invade the body and infect the internal organs, the bones, the heart and the brain.

Safer sexual practices need to be adopted to curb the spread of STIs.

Chlamydia

It is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. The majority of genital chlamydia infections are without symptoms until complications appear.

Infection with chlamydia leads to pelvic inflammatory disease which can cause scarring of the fallopian tubes and sterility. The symptoms include burning with urination, discharge from the end of the penis, tenderness or pain in the testicles, fever and chills. Chlamydia infection is often found in conjunction with gonorrhoea.

The use of condoms during sex and limiting the number of sex partners may help in reducing the risk of developing the infection. It can be treated and cured with antibiotics.

Herpes

This is an infection caused by the Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-l) which is associated with infections of the lips, mouth and face. HSV-2 is associated with genital lesions and is transmitted by sexual contact. HSV-2 can be transmitted to a newborn during vaginal delivery if the mother is actively infected.

Infection occurs after exposure to the virus through a break in the skin, or through mucous membranes. The virus spreads to nerve cells within the body and then to other skin surfaces. The symptoms include genital lesions, fever, vaginal discharge, sore throat and in some cases memory loss.

Avoiding direct contact with an open lesion will lower the risk of infection. Safer sex behaviours including the use of condoms may further lower the risk of infection.

Genital warts

Genital warts are caused by the Human papilloma virus (HPV) which causes small growths on the skin and mucous membranes. They grow best in moist genital areas and are flesh-coloured tumours appearing singly or in clusters. In women, HPV can invade the vagina and cervix and may lead to cancerous changes in the cervix.

Symptoms include “warty” tumours on the genitals, genital sores, itching of the genital areas and increased vaginal discharge.

Answer 5

AIDS is NOT an std.

Read the World's largest studies on sexual transmission and decide for yourself.....

The 10-year Padian study observed sexually active
couples in which one partner was HIV positive. The result: in 10 years, not one uninfected partner contracted HIV, even though all participants admitted to having sex without condoms. The study states, 'We followed up 175 HIV-discordant couples over time, for a total of approximately 282 couple-years of follow up. The longest duration of follow-up was 12 visits (6 years).

We observed no seroconversion [infection] after entry into the study."

In the three-year Stewart study (1985) not one male partner of HIV-positive women contracted HIV. Prostitution is not even listed as an HIV risk category by the CDC, because of the extremely low incidence of HIV transmission to clients who have no other risk factors (i.e. drug abuse).

These findings bolster the hypothesis of some AIDS scientists that chronic malnutrition and other environmental factors, and not a sexually-transmitted virus, are the causes of weakened immunity in people diagnosed with one of the nearly 30 AIDS-defining diseases (which vary from country to country).





ORAL SEX

Page-Shafer is a researcher at the Center for AIDS Prevention at the University of California, San Francisco. At the 2004 World AIDS Conference, she presented data from a study of 400 men whose only form of sexual behavior was receiving oral sex. Despite little condom use with multiple partners -- including partners known to be infected with HIV -- none of the men came down with HIV infection.

"We had zero infections over 1,493 person-years of exposure to oral receptive sex," Page-Shafer tells WebMD. "This doesn't mean there aren't factors that contribute to easier HIV transmission by oral sex. It does happen. But data confirm it is a pretty rare occurrence."

Sex And HIV: Behaviour-Change Trial Shows No Link
The East African (Nairobi)

March 17, 2003

Posted to the web March 19, 2003

By Paul Redfern, Special Correspondent Nairobi

A UK funded trial aimed at reducing the spread of Aids in Uganda by modifying sexual behaviour appears to have had little discernible effect.


The trial, carried out on around 15,000 people in the Masaka region, involved distributing condoms, treating around 12,000 victims of sexually transmitted diseases and counselling.

However, while the trial led to a marked change in sexual behavioural patterns, with the proportion reporting causal sexual partners falling from around 35 per cent to 15 per cent, there was no noticeable fall in the number of new cases of HIV infection, although there was a significant reduction in sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and gonorrhoea.

The trial results, which were reported in the British medical journal The Lancet, have already aroused some controversy.

The team leader of the trial, Dr Anatoli Kamalai, acknowledged that there was "no measurable reduction" in HIV incidence with "no hint of even a small effect."

Answer 6

Wow I don't know that many. Herpes you always hear about that. Ummm.....ghonorrea, syphillis. I can't think of any iothers.

Answer 7

thats a very broad question.. could you narrow it down a bit?
just to name a few:
gonorrhea, HIV, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, syphilis, chancroid, hep B, herpes, human pappiloma virus, pubic lice, donovanosis, there are many

Answer 8

gonorrhea, hiv, syphills, herpers, all skin contact infections.

Answer 9

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly called STDs, are infections that are spread by having sex with someone who has an STD. You can get a sexually transmitted disease from sexual activity that involves the mouth, anus or vagina.

STDs are serious illnesses that require treatment, regardless of whether or not you are pregnant. But, when you are pregnant, you are not the only one at risk; many STDs can be especially harmful to you and your baby. Some STDs, like HIV/AIDS, cannot be cured and are deadly.

Your health care provider will likely screen for some STDs at your first prenatal visit, but if you have sex with someone who is infected, you will need to be screened at subsequent appointments and treated. If you suspect you have an STD, be sure to tell your doctor immediately. Fast treatment is the best way to protect you and your baby.

STDs include:

Herpes
HIV/AIDS
Genital warts (caused by human papilloma virus, or HPV)
Hepatitis B
Chlamydia
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Trichomoniasis
What Are the Symptoms of STDs?
Sometimes, there are no symptoms. If symptoms are present, they may include:

Bumps, sores or warts near the mouth, anus, penis or vagina
Swelling or redness near the penis or vagina
Skin rash
Painful urination
Weight loss, loose stool, night sweats
Aches, pains, fever and chills
Yellowing of the skin (jaundice)
Discharge from the penis or vagina (vaginal discharge may have an odor)
Bleeding from the vagina other than during a monthly period
Painful sex
Severe itching near the penis or vagina
How Can STDs Affect My Pregnancy?
STDs in pregnancy can harm you and your developing baby.

HIV/AIDS: Thanks to the advent of powerful medications, transmission of HIV infection to your infant is almost completely preventable. But, when the disease is passed on, the results are catastrophic -- the baby may develop HIV infection.
Herpes: Herpes infection in a pregnant woman is relatively safe until she gets ready to deliver. Active herpes lesions on the genitals are highly contagious and can infect the infant as it's being born. Thus many of these women are delivered by cesarean section.
Gonorrhea: Gonorrhea is a very common STD, usually diagnosed by performing a test on a swab of vaginal fluid. If contracted during pregnancy, the infection can cause vaginal discharge, burning while emptying the bladder or abdominal pain. A pregnant woman with untreated gonorrhea has an increased risk of miscarriage or preterm delivery. A baby that is born while the mother has an active infection can develop blindness, joint infection or a life threatening blood infection.
HPV (Genital Warts): This is a very common STD. They often appear as small cauliflower like clusters which may burn or itch. If you contract genital warts during pregnancy, treatment may be delayed until after you deliver. Sometimes the hormones from pregnancy can make them grow larger. If they grow large enough to block the birth canal, the baby may need to be delivered by a cesarean section.
Chlamydia: Chlamydia may cause an increased risk of miscarriage and preterm delivery. Infants who are exposed can get severe eye infections and pneumonia.
Syphilis: Syphilis is most often diagnosed with a blood test, although a syphilitic lesion can also be tested. Syphilis is easily passed on to your unborn child. It is likely to cause a very serious infection to your baby that is often fatal. The infants are often premature. Untreated infants that survive tend to develop problems in multiple organs including the brain, eyes, ears, heart, skin and bones.
Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. If a pregnant woman is infected with hepatitis B, she can transmit the infection to her baby through the placenta. Also, her newborn can become infected. In addition, women with hepatitis B are more likely to have a premature delivery. Luckily, early screening and the more widespread use of the vaccine can prevent infection.
Trichomoniasis: Trichomoniasis is an infection that can cause yellow-green vaginal discharge and pain with sex or when emptying the bladder. It can increase the risk of having a preterm baby. Rarely, the new baby can get the infection during delivery and have a fever after birth.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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How Can I Find Out If I Have an STD?
At your prenatal visit, your health care provider will screen for a number of STDs. But, if you think you have an STD, tell your provider. He or she can examine you and perform other tests to determine if you have a sexually transmitted disease.

How Are STDs Treated in Pregnancy?
Treatment of an STD during pregnancy depends on how far the infection has progressed and how far along you are in your pregnancy. Many STDs are treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics are medicines that are given as a shot or taken by mouth.

HIV/AIDS: Although an incurable disease, you can prevent transmitting the virus to your baby by taking a multitude of medication.
Herpes: Your doctor can prescribe antiviral pills to treat these lesions. Women with active herpes lesions at delivery will likely be delivered by cesarean section to prevent transmitting the infection to the baby.
Gonorrhea: Pregnant women with the infection can be treated with antibiotics. Because gonorrhea is often without symptoms, all newborn babies are given medications at birth to prevent development of this eye infection.
HPV (Genital Warts): If you contract genital warts during pregnancy, treatment may be delayed until after you deliver.
Chlamydia: Mothers with chlamydia are treated with antibiotics.
Syphilis: Your doctor is likely to prescribe treatment of syphilis during your pregnancy to decrease risk of transmitting the infection to your baby.
Hepatitis B: If you have hepatitis B, your doctor will give your newborn an injection of antibodies to prevent him or her from becoming infected.
Trichomoniasis: Pregnant women can be treated with medication to cure the infection.
If you are given an antibiotic to treat a STD, it's important that you take all of your medicine, even if the symptoms go away. Also never take someone else's medicine to treat your illness. By doing so, you may make it more difficult to treat the infection. Likewise, you should not share your medicine with others.

How Can I Protect Myself From STDs?
Here are some basic steps that you can take to protect yourself from contracting STDs:

Consider that not having sex is the only sure way to prevent STDs.
Use a latex condom every time you have sex, particularly if you have more than one sex partner. (If you use a lubricant, make sure it is water-based.)
Limit your number of sexual partners. The more partners you have the more likely you are to catch an STD.
Practice monogamy. This means having sex with only one person. That person must also have sex with only you to reduce your risk.
Choose your sex partners with care. Don't have sex with someone whom you suspect may have an STD.
Get checked for STDs. Don't risk giving the infection to someone else or your baby. Just because you've been screened for STDs early on in your pregnancy, does not mean that you can't contract one later during your pregnancy. If you engage in unprotected sex with more than one partner since your last STD screen, you need another set of screening tests. Also, you should be concerned if your partner is having unprotected sex with other people..
Don't use alcohol or drugs before you have sex. You may be less likely to practice safe sex if you are drunk or high. Plus, alcohol and drugs can harm your developing baby.
Know the signs and symptoms of STDs. Look for them in yourself and your sex partners.
Learn about STDs. The more you know about STDs, the better you can protect yourself.
How Can I Prevent Spreading a STD?
Stop having sex until you see a health care provider and are treated.
Follow your health care provider's instructions for treatment.
Use condoms whenever you have sex, especially with new partners.
Don't resume having sex unless your health care provider says it's OK.
Return to your health care provider to get rechecked.
Be sure your sex partner or partners are also treated.