Sexually transmitted diseases are very dangerous diseases. Several transmission modes can transmit this disease, such as through sexual intercourse, blood transfusions through syringes of patients, and transmission from pregnant women to the fetus.
These diseases, usually caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, often have no symptoms in the early stages of infection. So, you need to recognize and know how to prevent it, ladies!
Here's Fitie's review of 6 dangerous sexually transmitted diseases;
1. HIV infection
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a kind of dreaded disease. The reason is that this virus directly attacks the human immune system, making the patient more susceptible to viruses, bacteria, or parasites.
This virus is transmitted through unprotected sex, blood transfusions, sharing injection equipment, and childbirth.
2. Syphilis
The disease, also known as the Lion King, is caused by the bacteria Treponema Pallidum. This disease causes wounds on the genitals or mouth, and transmission will occur through these wounds.
3. Chlamydia
The bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis is the cause of this disease. In men, this disease affects the urinary tract of the penis. While in women, this disease attacks the cervix.
This disease is contagious through wounds in the genital area and has features such as foul-smelling vaginal discharge, a burning sensation when urinating, vaginal bleeding, and lower back pain.
4. Genital herpes
An infection causes this disease with the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). This herpes virus attacks the genitals, anal and oral parts and is spread through sexual intercourse.
5. Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea, also known as gonorrhea, is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria Gonorrhoeae. This disease causes fluid discharge from the penis or vagina and causes pain when urinating. This bacteria can also infect other body parts if it comes into contact with vaginal fluid or semen.
6. Trichomoniasis
This disease occurs due to infection of the genitals caused by a parasite called Trichomonas Vaginalis. Usually, in women, this disease infects the vagina, while in men, it infects the urethra.
People infected with this disease do not generally experience symptoms, but sometimes patients feel itching around and discharge fluid from the genitals.
If this disease is not treated immediately, it could cause a dangerous infection.
So those are six types of dangerous sexually transmitted diseases. Always make sure that we care for ourselves and love ourselves to avoid various infections, such as sexually transmitted diseases and others.