Sexually Transmitted Disease Symptoms

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE
DESCRIPTION

A disease caused by infection with certain bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms that can be passed from one person to another through blood, semen, vaginal fluids or other body fluids, during oral or genital sex with an infected partner

Symptoms –

Sores or bumps on the genitals

Painful or burning urination

Discharge from the penis

Odorous vaginal discharge

Pain during sex

Abdominal pain

Fever

Rash over trunk, hands or feet

Risk factors –

Having unprotected sex

Multiple sexual partners

History of STDs

Being forced to engage in sexual activities

Misuse of alcohol

Injecting drugs

Being young

Diagnosis and test –

Blood test

Urine samples

Fluid samples

Screening

Treatment –

Antibiotics

Antiviral drugs