Examples of sexually transmitted infection in the following topics:
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- A sexually transmitted infection is passed between people during unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected partner.
- Sexually transmitted infections (STI), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and venereal diseases (VD), are illnesses that have a significant probability of transmission between humans by means of human sexual behavior, including vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex.
- While in the past, these illnesses have mostly been referred to as STDs or VD, in recent years the term sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has been preferred, as it has a broader range of meaning; a person may be infected, and may potentially infect others, without having a disease.
- As may be noted from the name, sexually transmitted infections are transmitted from one person to another by certain sexual activities, rather than being actually caused by those sexual activities.
- Common sexually transmitted infections include: gonorrhea, syphillis, chlamydia, genital warts, genital herpes, the human papillomavirus (HPV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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- Gonorrhea (also colloquially known as the clap) is a common human sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- Gonorrhea (also colloquially known as the clap) is a common human sexually transmitted infection.
- The infection is transmitted from one person to another through vaginal, oral, or anal sex.
- Men have a 20% risk of getting the infection from a single act of vaginal intercourse with an infected woman.
- Women have a 60–80% risk of getting the infection from a single act of vaginal intercourse with an infected man.
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- All known chlamydiae only grow by infecting eukaryotic host cells.
- Chlamydia trachomatis, which causes the eye-disease trachoma and the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia.
- Chlamydia infection is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in humans caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
- The term Chlamydia infection can also refer to infection caused by any species belonging to the bacterial family Chlamydiaceae.
- Risk factors include a history of chlamydial or other sexually transmitted infection, new or multiple sexual partners, and inconsistent condom use.
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- Chlamydia infection is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in humans caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Chlamydia infection (from the Greek meaning "cloak") is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in humans caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis .
- Chlamydia infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide; it is estimated that about 1 million individuals in the United States are infected with chlamydia.
- Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and can be passed from an infected mother to her baby during vaginal childbirth.
- Chlamydial infection of the neck of the womb (cervicitis) is a sexually transmitted infection which is asymptomatic for about 50-70% of women infected with the disease.
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- Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
- Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum .
- Primary syphilis is typically acquired by direct sexual contact with the infectious lesions of another person.
- Syphilis is transmitted primarily by sexual contact or during pregnancy from a mother to her fetus.
- It can be transmitted via blood products, but, many countries test for it, and thus the risk is low.
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- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an inflammation of the female reproductive organs that is most often caused by infection.
- It is most often caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI) but there are other predisposing conditions (e.g., postpartum period, the use of intrauterine device).
- The most common infectious agents are Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae which are sexually transmitted.
- Co-infection with multiple species is also possible.
- Sexual partners of patients with PID should be treated as well.
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- Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted disease which causes an infection of the lymph nodes.
- Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted disease which was considered rare in the developed world until about a decade ago.
- LGV is an infection of the lymph nodes.
- In the primary stage, symptoms appear within days after infection.
- Prognosis is best if treatment starts early in the infection process.
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- "Human sexuality" refers to people's sexual interest in and attraction to others, and the capacity to have erotic or sexual feelings and experiences.
- Sexual desire disorders, or decreased libido, are characterized by a lack or absence of desire for sexual activity or of sexual fantasies.
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or venereal diseases (VDs), are illnesses that have a significant probability of transmission by means of sexual behavior, including vaginal intercourse, anal sex, and oral sex.
- Some STIs can also be contracted by sharing intravenous drug needles with an infected person, as well as through childbirth or breastfeeding.
- The most effective way to prevent transmission of STIs is to practice safe sex and avoid direct contact of skin or fluids which can lead to transfer with an infected partner.
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- Genital ulcers are skin ulcers on the genital area caused by sexually transmitted diseases or noninfectious conditions.
- Genital ulcers are skin ulcers located on the genital area and can be caused by a number of sexually transmitted diseases or other noninfectious conditions such as yeasts, trauma, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or Behcet's syndrome.
- When the reason for a genital ulcer is an infection, it can be caused by a number of sexually transmitted diseases.
- In the United States, the most common reasons for genital ulcers in young and sexually active patients are genital herpes and syphilis.
- Genital ulcers can be painful or painless depending on the type of infection.
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- Chancroid (soft chancre) is a sexually transmitted disease and can only be spread through sexual contact.
- This disease is a risk factor for HIV infection.
- The area of infection gets inflamed as cells of the immune system gather to fight the invading organism.
- Quite often, these enlarged lymph nodes can rupture through the skin and produce draining abscesses.The first symptoms after infection are small painless bumps which quickly become painful ulcers.