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Herpes:
Herpes consists of two different types, Oral and Genital. Although someone may have one type of Herpes, it does not mean they have both types.
Genital Herpes:
What is it?
Genital Herpes is a Sexually transmitted disease that causes ulcers (otherwise referred to as “lesions”) which appear on the skin around the genitals/genital region. Genital Herpes is caused by HSV-2.
How common is it?
Genital Herpes is very common as over 1 quarter of the population of the
How is it transmitted?
Genital Herpes is transmitted through any type of genital to genital contact as well as genital to mouth contact.
What symptoms are there?
90% of all people infected with Herpes do not know they have the infection. However, symptoms can come and go with each episode. The first episode is generally the worst episode. In this episode, sore, vesicles, and ulcers (otherwise known as “lesions”) appear on the skin anywhere around the genital region. People also often experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, swollen glands, headache, and painful urination. Recurrent episodes of Herpes are much less painful and are usually milder. Also, herpes does not spread to the mouth or face but stays in the genital region.
How do you test for it?
Doctors do not test for Herpes through blood tests. They usually check for it just by viewing the skin and testing it for ulcers.
How is it treated?
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What complications/effects can occur from it?
Genital Herpes is harmless; however, for most people it can be highly uncomfortable. The only effect Herpes has on an infected person is that with Herpes it is easier to transmit HIV.
How is it prevented?
Genital Herpes can be prevented by abstinence, mutual monogamy and by not partaking in any sexual act including kissing with anyone who is infected. Because it is so hard to tell who is infected, you can prevent Herpes by getting your partner checked by a doctor/GP.
Oral Herpes:
What is it?
Oral Herpes is a Sexually transmitted disease that causes ulcers (otherwise referred to as “lesions”) which appear on the skin around the mouth, throat or neck. Oral Herpes is caused by HSV-1.
How common is it?
Oral Herpes is very common as around 50-80% of all adults have it and by 50 years old, around 90% of people have it.
How is it transmitted?
Oral Herpes is transmitted when infection comes into direct contact with a cut or break in the skin as well as with mouth and genitals. Also, Oral Herpes is commonly transmitted when children are kissed by their relatives or friends.
What symptoms are there?
90% of all people infected with Herpes do not know they have the infection. However, symptoms can come and go with each episode. The first episode consists of small, fluid-filled blisters that are generally found around the mouth, throat, and neck. Recurrent episodes generally last around 8-10 days and are very subtle. However, only 1 quarter of people infected even experience recurrences.
How do you test for it?
Doctors do not test for Herpes through blood tests. They usually check for it just by viewing the skin and testing it for ulcers.
How is it treated?
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What complications/effects can occur from it?
Oral Herpes is harmless; however, for most people it can be highly uncomfortable. The only effect Herpes has on an infected person is that with Herpes it is easier to transmit HIV
How is it prevented?
Genital Herpes can be prevented by abstinence, mutual monogamy and by not partaking in any sexual act including kissing with anyone who is infected. Because it is so hard to tell who is infected, you can prevent Herpes by getting your partner checked by a doctor/GP.
HPV (Human Papillomavirus):
What is it?
There are over 100 types of HPV of which 30 are Sexually Transmitted and these diseases can cause Genital HPV.
How common is it?
HPV is extremely common among the population as around 5.5 people become infected with it each year. Also, 3 out of every 4 Americans between the age of 15 and 49 have been infected with genital HPV at one point or another in their lifetime.
How is it transmitted?
Genital HPV is transmitted through skin to skin contact not through contact with fluids.
What symptoms are there?
HPV is generally asymptomatic meaning there are no symptoms associated with HPV.
How do you test for it?
An annual exam is recommended for sexually active women aged 21 and older. This exam usually includes a gynaecological exam and a pap-test. These tests should pick up any evidence of HPV.
How is it treated?
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What complications/effects can occur from it?
Most HPV diseases are harmless; however, some types can cause cervical cancer. There are around 14,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year in the
How is it prevented?
HPV cannot be entirely prevented by only using a latex condom. Therefore, abstinence is the only 100% effective preventative for HPV.
Molluscum Contagiosum
What is it?
Molluscum Contagiosum is a skin disease that has developed from a disease, much like chicken pox among children, to a widely spread disease among anyone of any age.
How common is it?
Molluscum Contagiosum is a very common disease among the population whether men, women or children.
How is it transmitted?
Molluscum Contagiosum is transmitted through skin to skin contact. This can be through sexual contact or just contact with something that has previously come into contact with the lesions of an infected person, such as clothing, towels, bath water and swimming pool water.
What symptoms are there?
Molluscum Contagiosum has one main symptom, which is self-resolvable. It is a series of small, grey, white, yellow or pink coloured lesions which appear on thighs, buttocks, groin, and lower abdomen for adults. For children, however, it can appear on the face, legs and/or arms. These lesions can last from 2 weeks to 4 months.
How do you test for it?
You can test for Molluscum Contagiosum by collecting a specimen of skin from an infected region and testing it under an electron microscope.
How is it treated?
There is no treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum as it is a self-resolving, however, many patients decide to have all lesions removed.
What complications/effects can occur from it?
Molluscum Contagiosum is harmless and does not have any complications associated with it.
How is it prevented?
Molluscum Contagiosum can be prevented through abstinence, mutual monogamy and latex condoms.
NGU (Non Gonococcal Urethritis):
What is it?
Non Gonococcal Urethritis is an infection of the Urethra which is commonly caused by Chlamydia.
How common is it?
Non Gonococcal Urethritis is a very common disease among women.
How is it transmitted?
Non Gonococcal Urethritis is transmitted through vaginal, anal or oral sex as well as through germs being passed into the body non-sexually. It can also be transmitted from mother to child at birth.
What symptoms are there?
Babies who contract Non Gonococcal Urethritis can develop conjunctivitis, ear infections, and/or pneumonia. The symptoms that men suffer when infected are discharge, burning sensation when urinating, itching, irritation, and/or tenderness. Women are usually asymptomatic, meaning there are no symptoms, however, there are common symptoms that women infected with Non Gonococcal Urethritis experience. Such symptoms include, discharge, burning pain when urinating, abdominal pain, and/or vaginal bleeding. When vaginal bleeding occurs, it can mean that the disease has progressed into PID (Pelvic Inflammatory disease).
How do you test for it?
To test for Non Gonococcal Urethritis doctors often use tests such as Gonorrhoea culture (to rule out Gonorrhoea), gram stain, Chlamydia culture (to rule Chlamydia out), and very rarely a Urinalysis.
How is it treated?
Non Gonococcal Urethritis is treated through a wide range of medicines/antibiotics such as Azithromycin, Doxycycline, Erythromycim, and Ofloxacin.
What complications/effects can occur from it?
The main effect that Non Gonococcal Urethritis can have on men is Epididymitis which can lead to infertility, arthritis, conjunctivitis, skin-lesions and discharge. There are many main effects that Non Gonococcal Urethritis can have on women. The first effect is Murcopurulent Cervititis (MPC), which in turn can lead to miscarriages. Chronic Pelvic Pain, urethritis, and vaginitis can also occur as a result of infection of Non Gonococcal Urethritis in women. Finally, PID can occur in infected women, which can lead to an etopic pregnancy (where the foetus begins to grow in the fallopian tubes and an instant operation is required for the safety of the mother). If PID becomes recurrent, it can lead to infertility. Children who contract Non Gonococcal Urethritis can get conjunctivitis, which may lead to blindness as well as Pneumonia.
How is it prevented?
Non Gonococcal Urethritis can be prevented through abstinence, mutual monogamy, latex condoms, spermicides, and regular check-ups.
PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease):
What is it?
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a serious infection in the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes of a woman. PID can result in infertility or other fatal complications in women and is caused by sexual contact as well as from Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea.
How common is it?
PID is a very common disease, especially in women aged 15-21 who are sexually active, as they are most at risk.
How is it transmitted?
PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) is generally transmitted through vaginal, anal or oral sex. It is also caused by Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea.
What symptoms are there?
Some common symptoms include pain in the lower abdomen, burning or pain when urinating, nausea and vomiting, bleeding between periods, increased discharge from vagina, pain during sex, and fever and chills.
How do you test for it?
You can test for PID with a pelvic exam and/or an ultrasound.
How is it treated?
PID is treated through heavy antibiotics.
What complications/effects can occur from it?
The main complication that can occur from PID is infertility. Around 100,000 women are infected with PID in the
How is it prevented?
PID can be prevented through abstinence, mutual monogamy, latex condoms, spermicides, and regular check-ups.
Scabies:
What is it?
Scabies is the name of paracites that burrow under skin and lay 2-3 eggs per day. These eggs take 10 days to hatch and as they do, they continue the process by also laying eggs under the skin.
How common is it?
Scabies is very common among men and women and children, however, it is less common in children as it is most commonly transmitted through sexual contact.
How is it transmitted?
Scabies parasites can be transferred from person to person by jumping from the hair of one person to another. Therefore, it is generally transmitted through close sexual or natural contact as well as through clothing, linen, and other items that the infected person has used.
What symptoms are there?
The main symptoms of a scabies infestation are itching, pimple-like irritation which is present on sides of fingers, pubic and groin region, armpits, elbows, knees, wrists, navel, breasts, buttocks, waist, and abdomen. Also, commonly, a “zig-zag” or “S” pattern appears on the infested skin, which shows the sign of a burrow being present. Symptoms, for someone who has never had scabies before can arise after around 4-6 weeks, however, for those who have previously had this infection, they can become visible from 1-4 days.
How do you test for it?
To test for Scabies, doctors carry-out microscopic skin tests and burrow-ink tests (where ink is placed over infested region to make the “zig-zag” or “S” pattern more obvious). Also, a common test is for a needle to be injected into the skin to extract the mites/parasites.
How is it treated?
Scabies is treated through creams and ointments spread on the infected location.
What complications/effects can occur from it?
There are no effects of Scabies accept for discomfort, inconvenience, and secondary infections for excessive, aggressive scratching.
How is it prevented?
Scabies can be prevented through abstinence, mutual monogamy, latex condoms, and avoided contact with the infected.
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