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Sexually transmitted diseases are communicable diseases that have a great probability of transmission between humans through sexual intercourse or genital contact, such as vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and/or anal sex. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are also termed as sexually transmissible diseases, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or (infrequently) venereal diseases (VD).
Penis and vulva contain mucous membranes that are susceptible to allow easy entry to the pathogens (viruses or bacteria) into the human body. All the sexual activities that involve contact with another person or the bodily fluids of another person can be considered to contain some risk of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.
Traditionally, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Granuloma Inguinale, Lymphogranuloma Venereum, and Chancroid were the five known venereal diseases. The term “Sexually Transmitted Disease” came into use in the 1960s when about 20 more diseases were recognized as being transmitted by sexual contact.
The spread of sexually transmitted disease- AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) increased during the 1980s, and continued through the 1990s. In the late 1990s it was estimated that 10 to 12 million new cases of STDs were being reported to disease control centers in the United States each year.
The other STDs are usually viewed as sinister-siblings of AIDS, because they can provide an easy route for the AIDS virus to enter the body.
Some of the more common STDs include AIDS, Genital Herpes (Herpes Simplex), Chlamydia, Human Papillomavirus, Giardiasis, Amebiasis, Scabies, Pubic “Crab” Lice, Hepatitis (A, B, And C), Group B Streptococcal Infections, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Protozoan Infection Trichomoniasis.
Generally, STDs have graver effects in women, because, the diagnosis of STDs is often more difficult in women and there are less treatments available for women as compared to men. Untreated STDs can lead to infertility or cause miscarriage, premature birth, or infection of the newborn.
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Submitted by admin on Thu, 2007-12-13 07:48.