Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) refer to a group of diseases that are transmitted through sexual contact. With the increasing openness of society and the diversification of sexual practices, the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases is increasing year by year worldwide, posing a serious threat to the health of young men and women, especially young men and women. This article will introduce 7 common sexually transmitted diseases, as well as ways to prevent and deal with them.1. 7 sexually transmitted diseases.
1. Gonorrhea: Gonorrhea is a genitourinary infection caused by gonococci, and the main symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, redness and swelling of the urethral opening and increased discharge. Gonorrhea is transmitted through sexual contact and can also be contracted through contact with gonococcal contaminated objects.
2. Non-gonococcal urethritis: Non-gonococcal urethritis is a common sexually transmitted disease, mainly caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum. Symptoms include itching in the urethra, painful urination, frequent urination, and increased discharge. Nongonococcal urethritis can also be contracted through contact with contaminated objects.
3. Herpes: Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), and the main symptoms include blisters, pain and ulcers in the area. **Herpes is mainly transmitted through sexual contact, but it can also be transmitted from mother to child.
4. Genital warts: Genital warts are ** infections caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), mainly in ** and *** parts. Symptoms include verrucous growths, roughness, and itching. Genital warts are mainly spread through sexual contact, but they can also be contracted through contact with contaminated objects.
5. Syphilis: Syphilis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum, which is mainly transmitted through sexual contact. Syphilis is divided into three stages, each with different symptoms, including chancre, secondary syphilis rash, and neurosyphilis. If syphilis is not given promptly**, it can lead to serious complications and sequelae.
6. AIDS: AIDS is an infectious disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which mainly attacks the human immune system, resulting in the loss of immune function and susceptibility to various diseases. AIDS is transmitted mainly through sexual contact, blood-borne transmission and mother-to-child transmission.
7. Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus, which is mainly transmitted through blood, mother-to-child transmission and sexual contact. Symptoms of hepatitis B include fatigue, loss of appetite, jaundice, and pain in the liver area. If hepatitis B is not received in time**, it can lead to diseases such as cirrhosis and liver cancer.
2. Prevention and response methods.
Safe sex: Using condoms is one of the most effective ways to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Proper use of condoms can reduce the risk of contracting a variety of sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea, non-gonococcal urethritis, herpes, genital warts, syphilis, and AIDS. At the same time, avoiding multiple partners and unprotected sex is also an important measure to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Pay attention to personal hygiene: Keep the official parts clean and dry, change them frequently, and avoid using public bath towels, towels and other items, which can reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
Early detection and testing: Regular testing for sexually transmitted diseases can increase and decrease rates. If you have any concerns or symptoms, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible for a check-up and**.
Boost immunity: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a reasonable diet, moderate exercise, and adequate sleep, can improve immunity and reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
Education and awareness: Strengthening sexual health education and publicity to raise public awareness and awareness of sexually transmitted diseases can help prevent and reduce the occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases.
3. Summary. Sexually transmitted diseases pose a serious threat to the health of young men and women, and understanding and preventing sexually transmitted diseases is essential to maintaining personal health. Through a combination of measures such as safe sex, good personal hygiene, early detection and**, boosting immunity, and strengthening education and awareness, you can effectively prevent and respond to sexually transmitted diseases and protect your own health and the health of others. At the same time, for people who have relevant symptoms or concerns, they should go to the hospital for examination and ** as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition. List of high-quality authors