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Chlamydia
A sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria that often has no
symptoms. When symptoms occur, they can include burning during
urination, discharge and bleeding during intercourse for girls. For guys,
pain during urination and a watery discharge are common symptoms.
Chlamydia is the most common STD in the United States and is the leading
cause of preventable infertility and ectopic pregnancy since it can cause
scarring and damage to the female reproductive system if it is not treated
early. Because chlamydia is a bacterial infection, it can be cured with
antibiotics.
Gonorrhea
A sexually transmitted disease that is bacterial. Symptoms in guys include
a pus-like discharge from the penis and an increased need to urinate. In
girls and women, there may be discharge from the vagina. Many people
will not have any symptoms. Gonorrhea can be treated and cured with
antibiotics. Also referred to as “the clap” or “the drip.”
Syphilis
A sexually transmitted disease that is caused by bacteria and results in
chancres or painless sores in the genital area. It can be transmitted when
an infected person comes into contact with another uninfected person’s
vagina, penis, anus or mouth. Syphilis can be cured with antibiotics, but if
left untreated, can cause brain damage and even death.
Herpes
A sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus
(HSV). It can also be transmitted non-sexually (such as through kissing)
and causes small, blister-like sores (cold sores) around the mouth or
genitals. Herpes type 1 is typically associated with sores around the
mouth, while Herpes type 2 is typically associated with sores around the
genitals or anus. Genital herpes cannot be cured, but the symptoms can
be treated using antiviral medications.
Hepatitis B
A sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus that can result in serious
liver damage, even death. Infection occurs through contact with infected
blood, semen, vaginal fluids or saliva. Symptoms include nausea,
vomiting, headache, fever, dark urine and jaundice. Hepatitis B has a
vaccine to prevent infection.
Hepatitis C
A sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus that can cause liver
damage. Infection occurs through contact with another person’s infected
blood, most often from sharing needles with someone who already has
Hepatitis C. There are usually no symptoms associated with Hepatitis C. It
is diagnosed through a blood test.
HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus is the virus that causes Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS ). The virus weakens a person’s
immune system so that the person can’t fight off everyday infections. HIV
is transmitted from exposure to an infected person’s blood, semen,
vaginal fluids or breast milk.