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Oral STDs: Pictures, types, symptoms, treatment, and prevention - Medical News Today Posted: 30 May 2019 12:00 AM PDT Anyone who engages in oral sex with somebody who has a sexually transmitted disease can contract the disease themselves. Oral sex refers to when a person puts their mouth, tongue, or lips on the genitals or anus of another person. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that people can pass on through oral sex can infect multiple parts of the body, including the: mouth throat genitals rectum In this article, we take a look at STDs that people can spread through oral sex and their signs and symptoms. We also cover how people can transmit these STDs, along with their treatment options. Pictures Gonorrhea Image credit: CDC/ Dr. N. J. Flumara, Dr. Gavin Hart,1976. Gonorrhea Image credit: CDC/ Robert E. Sumpter, 1967. Syphilis Image credit: CDC/ Robert E. Sumpter, 1967. Syphilis Image credit: CDC/ Robert E. Sumpter, 1967. Syphilis Image credit: CDC/ Robert E. Sumpter, 1967. Syphilis Image credit: CDC/ Robert E. Sumpter, 1967. HPV Herpes Image credit: CDC/ Dr. Hermann, 1964 Herpes Image credit: CDC/ Robert E. Sumpter, 1967. Herpes Image credit: CDC/ Robert E. Sumpter, 1967. Gonorrhea Gonorrhea is an STD that Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria cause. Symptoms Gonorrhea does not always cause symptoms. If people do notice symptoms, they may include: a burning sensation when urinating a sore throat unusual discharge from the vagina, penis, or rectum swelling or pain in the testicles pain in the rectum Transmission People can get gonorrhea as a result of having oral sex with someone who has a gonorrhea infection in the throat, vagina, penis, urinary tract, or rectum. Diagnosis and treatment A doctor can take a urine sample to test for gonorrhea. They may also take a swab from the: throat rectum urethra in males cervix in females Gonorrhea is treatable with antibiotics, though some strains have now become resistant to antibiotics. If people continue to experience symptoms after receiving treatment for gonorrhoea, they should see their doctor again. Outlook If a person does not seek treatment for gonorrhea, it can cause serious health complications, including: Chlamydia Chlamydia is a common bacterial infection that Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria can cause. Symptoms Chlamydia infections often have no symptoms. However, if a person has a chlamydia infection in their throat, they may have a sore throat. If they have an infection of the rectum, genitals, or urinary tract, symptoms may include the following: unusual discharge, such as blood, from the vagina, penis, or rectum a burning sensation when urinating pain in the rectum swelling or pain in the testicles Transmission People can get chlamydia as a result of having oral sex with someone who has a chlamydia infection. People with a chlamydia infection in the throat, vagina, penis, or rectum can pass on the infection. Diagnosis and treatment Doctors can diagnose chlamydia by taking a urine sample or a vaginal swab for females. People can treat chlamydia by taking antibiotics. They should avoid having sex until they have completed the course of treatment. Outlook Chlamydia is treatable with antibiotics. It is important that people seek treatment for chlamydia, as it can spread to a sexual partner if they do not treat it. It can also cause serious health problems, including: Syphilis Syphilis is a bacterial infection that Treponema pallidum cause. Symptoms Syphilis can cause swollen lymph nodes and a sore throat. People may not notice any symptoms from syphilis, and the first signs are usually mild. There are four stages of a syphilis infection, and each stage has different symptoms: Primary firm, round sores at the site of infection, which may be painless Sores can last for 3–6 weeks and are self-healing. When the sore heals, the infection is still present. For this reason, it is important that a person continues to receive treatment. Secondary Even if these symptoms pass without treatment, it is essential that people still get treatment to remove the infection and prevent it from progressing to further stages. Latent The latent stage of syphilis has no symptoms. Without treatment, people may have a syphilis infection for many years without noticing any symptoms. Tertiary People do not usually develop tertiary syphilis, but it can happen 10–30 years after first getting the infection if they do not seek testing and treatment at the time. People may notice severe complications if they have tertiary syphilis, which may include: damage to internal organs changes in vision Neurosyphilis occurs when syphilis spreads to the brain or nervous system. Symptoms of neurosyphilis can include: headaches difficulty moving parts of the body numbness dementia Tertiary syphilis can be fatal if a person does not receive treatment. Transmission People can get syphilis by engaging in oral sex with a person who has syphilis, specifically by coming into direct contact with a syphilis sore or rash. Diagnosis and treatment A doctor will take a blood test to check whether a person has syphilis. If people have sores, a doctor may test fluid from the sore. The earlier people receive treatment for syphilis, the easier it is to cure. Doctors can use a penicillin injection to treat type of this infection. Outlook Syphilis can cause severe complications and can even be fatal if a person does not receive treatment. If left untreated, syphilis can cause: stillbirth increased risk of HIV damage to organs blindness If someone has a syphilis infection while pregnant, they can also pass the infection to their baby. Human papillomavirus Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common STD in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Symptoms People with HPV may have no symptoms. However, HPV can cause: warts on or around the genitals or anus warts in the throat If people have warts in the throat, they may feel breathless or have difficulty speaking. Transmission People can get HPV through giving oral sex to anyone who has an HPV infection in the genital area, anus, or rectum. People with an HPV infection in the throat can also pass on the infection by giving oral sex to a partner. Diagnosis and treatment There is no specific test that healthcare providers use to detect HPV, especially in the mouth or throat. Some people may find out that they have HPV if they get an abnormal test result from cervical cancer screening, or a Pap smear. Others may find out that they have it if they develop genital warts or other complications. People can treat warts from an HPV infection but not the virus itself. A person can remove warts by taking certain medicines or undergoing surgery. Sometimes, the warts disappear by themselves. Outlook HPV often goes away without treatment. Even if people treat the warts, they can still spread the HPV infection to sexual partners. Some types of HPV can cause cancer, including cervical cancer. Many females do not develop cervical cancer if they receive the correct treatment for HPV. People can get an HPV vaccine to help protect against the diseases that HPV can cause. Herpes Herpes is an infection that the herpes simplex virus can cause. Symptoms Herpes often produces no symptoms, or very mild ones. The main symptoms following initial infection may include: painful or itchy sores around the genital area, rectum, or mouth headache fever aching body swollen glands Transmission People can get herpes as a result of having oral sex if a partner has a herpes infection in the mouth, genital area, rectum, or anus. Diagnosis and treatment A doctor may take a skin sample from a sore for testing, or they may perform a blood test to help diagnose herpes. Although there is no cure for herpes, people can take antiviral medicine to reduce or prevent the symptoms. Outlook With or without treatment, people can spread herpes infections to sexual partners. Taking daily medicine can help reduce the chance of passing on the infection, however. Having herpes can increase the risk of getting an HIV infection, and pregnant women can pass on herpes to their infant. Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis, or trich, is a common infection that a parasite causes. Symptoms Symptoms can include: unusual discharge from the vagina or penis redness or itching around the vagina a burning sensation when urinating Transmission If people give oral sex to a partner who has a trichomoniasis infection in the vagina or penis, they may get a trichomoniasis infection in the throat. Diagnosis and treatment Treatment for trichomoniasis may involve taking a course of antibiotics. People will need to see their healthcare provider for laboratory tests to check for trichomoniasis, as a doctor cannot diagnose it just from the symptoms. People can treat trichomoniasis by taking a single dosage of antibiotic medicine that can also destroy parasites. To prevent getting another infection, people should make sure that their sexual partners also receive treatment. Outlook People can easily treat trichomoniasis by taking oral medication. Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver. Symptoms The symptoms of hepatitis A tend to develop after an average of 28 days from exposure to the virus. These symptoms can include: Transmission Hepatitis A transmission mainly occurs through oral-fecal contact. As a result, a person could contract hepatitis A by performing oral-anal sex with someone who has the virus. Diagnosis and treatment Blood tests can detect the hepatitis A virus if someone has it. There is no cure for the virus, so doctors will often recommend that a person with the infection rests for 1–4 weeks and avoids intimate contact with other people. Outlook Although hepatitis A can make people feel very unwell, it rarely causes any complications. Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is another virus that causes inflammation of the liver. Symptoms In many cases, hepatitis B causes few or no symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they can include: a rash joint pain and stiffness fever tiredness nausea loss of appetite yellowing of the skin and eyes dark urine pain or discomfort in the abdomen Transmission People with a hepatitis B infection can pass on the virus in their semen or vaginal secretions during oral sex. Diagnosis and treatment Doctors can diagnose hepatitis B by performing a blood test. It can take anywhere between 3 weeks and 2 months for the virus to appear in a person's blood. The test will determine if the infection is acute or chronic. There is no specific treatment for an acute hepatitis B infection, and most people will fully recover after a short amount of time. Doctors will treat a chronic hepatitis B infection with medication to slow the progression of the virus and support the immune system. People with an acute infection will typically make a full recovery once the virus has run its course. Outlook In severe cases, hepatitis B can lead to chronic infection, scarring of the liver, liver cancer, and even death. A vaccine is available to help protect people from this virus, however. HIV HIV is a virus that affects the immune system, making people with it more prone to other illnesses. Symptoms Early symptoms of HIV can include fever and fatigue. A person will need to undergo a test to receive a diagnosis of HIV, as it does not always cause symptoms. The symptoms that a person experiences depend on the stage of the HIV virus. Early stage People may experience symptoms similar to the flu, which can include: fever aching muscles a sore throat chills fatigue swollen lymph glands night sweats Clinical latency stage People may experience mild symptoms or none at all during this stage. Transmission The risk of passing on HIV through oral sex is very low, and the person giving oral sex would need to have an open wound in their mouth in order to catch it. With the correct treatment, a person with HIV cannot transmit the virus to another person. Diagnosis and treatment A healthcare provider can perform a blood or saliva test to determine whether a person has HIV. Although there is currently no cure for HIV, it is possible to manage the condition effectively with the correct treatment. Treatment for HIV consists of a regimen of antiretroviral drugs called antiretroviral therapy. Outlook If people with HIV take medications as prescribed, they can reduce the amount of the virus in their bloodstream to an undetectable level. They can live a long and healthy life and avoid passing it on to sexual partners. Prevention If people are having sexual intercourse or oral sex, they can take the following steps to help prevent STDs: use a condom every time they have sex use a dental dam every time they have oral sex be in a mutually monogamous relationship where both partners have had STD tests get regular tests for STDs If a person does not have access to a dental dam, they can make one at home using a condom. To make a dental dam, follow these steps: Cut off the tip of the condom. Cut off the elastic ring at the base of the condom. Make one cut down the length of the condom. Open the condom up into a square. Place the dental dam across the vaginal or anal area. Summary There are many types of STD that people can transmit or contract as a result of having oral sex. People can use a condom or a dental dam to help protect themselves and their sexual partners from STDs. If a person has an STD, it is important that they and their sexual partners receive the correct treatment to prevent any complications arising. By using appropriate prevention methods and receiving treatment when necessary, people should be able to enjoy oral sex without the risk of STDs.

STD Symptoms: Common STDs and Their Symptoms - Yahoo News Posted: 02 May 2019 12:00 AM PDT A list of common and possible STD symptoms and potential causes. If you have sex—oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse and genital touching—you can get an STD, also called a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Straight or gay, married or single, you're vulnerable to STIs and STI symptoms. Thinking or hoping your partner doesn't have an STI is no protection—you need to know for sure. And although condoms are highly effective for reducing transmission of some STDs, no method is foolproof. STI symptoms aren't always obvious. If you think you have STI symptoms or have been exposed to an STI, see a doctor. Some STIs are easy to treat and cure; others require more-complicated treatment to manage them. It's essential to be evaluated, and—if diagnosed with an STI—get treated. It's also essential to inform your partner or partners so that they can be evaluated and treated. If untreated, STIs can increase your risk of acquiring another STI such as HIV. This happens because an STI can stimulate an immune response in the genital area or cause sores, either of which might raise the risk of HIV transmission. Some untreated STIs can also lead to infertility. STIs often asymptomatic STIs often have no signs or symptoms (asymptomatic). Even with no symptoms, however, you can pass the infection to your sex partners. So it's important to use protection, such as a condom, during sex. And visit your doctor regularly for STI screening, so you can identify and treat an infection before you can pass it on. Some of the following diseases, such as hepatitis, can be transmitted without sexual contact, by coming into contact with an infected person's blood. Others, such as gonorrhea, can only be transmitted through sexual contact. Chlamydia symptoms Chlamydia is a bacterial infection of your genital tract. Chlamydia may be difficult to detect because early-stage infections often cause few or no signs and symptoms. When they do occur, they usually start one to three weeks after you've been exposed to chlamydia. Even when signs and symptoms occur, they're often mild and passing, making them easy to overlook. Signs and symptoms may include: Painful urination Lower abdominal pain Vaginal discharge in women Discharge from the penis in men Pain during sexual intercourse in women Bleeding between periods in women Testicular pain in men Gonorrhea symptoms Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection of your genital tract. It can also grow in your mouth, throat, eyes, and anus. The first gonorrhea symptoms generally appear within 10 days after exposure. However, some people may be infected for months before signs or symptoms occur. Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea may include: Thick, cloudy, or bloody discharge from the penis or vagina Pain or burning sensation when urinating Heavy menstrual bleeding or bleeding between periods Painful, swollen testicles Painful bowel movements Anal itching Trichomoniasis symptoms Trichomoniasis is a common STI caused by a microscopic, one-celled parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. This organism spreads during sexual intercourse with someone who already has the infection. The organism usually infects the urinary tract in men, but often causes no symptoms. Trichomoniasis typically infects the vagina in women. When trichomoniasis causes symptoms, they may appear within five to 28 days of exposure and range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Signs and symptoms may include: Clear, white, greenish, or yellowish vaginal discharge Discharge from the penis Strong vaginal odor Vaginal itching or irritation Itching or irritation inside the penis Pain during sexual intercourse Painful urination HIV symptoms HIV is an infection with the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV interferes with your body's ability to fight off viruses, bacteria, and fungi that cause illness, and it can lead to AIDS, a chronic, life-threatening disease. When first infected with HIV, you may have no symptoms. Some people develop a flu-like illness, usually two to six weeks after being infected. Still, the only way you know if you have HIV is to be tested. Early signs and symptoms Early HIV signs and symptoms may include: Fever Headache Sore throat Swollen lymph glands Rash Fatigue These early signs and symptoms usually disappear within a week to a month and are often mistaken for those of another viral infection. During this period, you're highly infectious. More-persistent or -severe symptoms of HIV infection may not appear for 10 years or more after the initial infection. As the virus continues to multiply and destroy immune cells, you may develop mild infections or chronic signs and symptoms such as: Swollen lymph nodes—often one of the first signs of HIV infection Diarrhea Weight loss Fever Cough and shortness of breath Late-stage HIV infection Signs and symptoms of late-stage HIV infection include: Persistent, unexplained fatigue Soaking night sweats Shaking chills or fever higher than 100.4 F (38 C) for several weeks Swelling of lymph nodes for more than three months Chronic diarrhea Persistent headaches Unusual, opportunistic infections Genital herpes symptoms Highly contagious, genital herpes is caused by a type of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that enters your body through small breaks in your skin or mucous membranes. Most people with HSV never know they have it, because they have no signs or symptoms or the signs and symptoms are so mild they go unnoticed. When signs and symptoms are noticeable, the first episode is generally the worst. Some people never have a second episode. Others, however, can have recurrent episodes for decades. When present, genital herpes signs and symptoms may include: Small red bumps, blisters (vesicles), or open sores (ulcers) in the genital, anal, and nearby areas Pain or itching around the genital area, buttocks, and inner thighs The initial symptom of genital herpes usually is pain or itching, beginning within a few weeks after exposure to an infected sexual partner. After several days, small red bumps may appear. They then rupture, becoming ulcers that ooze or bleed. Eventually, scabs form and the ulcers heal. In women, sores can erupt in the vaginal area, external genitals, buttocks, anus, or cervix. In men, sores can appear on the penis, scrotum, buttocks, anus, or thighs, or inside the tube from the bladder through the penis (urethra). Ulcers can make urination painful. You may also have pain and tenderness in your genital area until the infection clears. During an initial episode, you may have flu-like signs and symptoms, such as headache, muscle aches, and fever, as well as swollen lymph nodes in your groin. In some cases, the infection can be active and contagious even when sores aren't present. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts symptoms HPV infection is one of the most common types of STIs. Some forms put women at high risk of cervical cancer. Other forms cause genital warts. HPV usually has no signs or symptoms. The signs and symptoms of genital warts include: Small, flesh-colored or gray swellings in your genital area Several warts close together that take on a cauliflower shape Itching or discomfort in your genital area Bleeding with intercourse Often, however, genital warts cause no symptoms. Genital warts may be as small as 1 millimeter in diameter or may multiply into large clusters. In women, genital warts can grow on the vulva, the walls of the vagina, the area between the external genitals and the anus, and the cervix. In men, they may occur on the tip or shaft of the penis, the scrotum, or the anus. Genital warts can also develop in the mouth or throat of a person who has had oral sex with an infected person. Hepatitis symptoms Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are all contagious viral infections that affect your liver. Hepatitis B and C are the most serious of the three, but each can cause your liver to become inflamed. Some people never develop signs or symptoms. But for those who do, signs and symptoms may occur after several weeks and may include: Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain or discomfort, especially in the area of your liver on your right side beneath your lower ribs Loss of appetite Fever Dark urine Muscle or joint pain Itching Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice) Syphilis symptoms Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The disease affects your genitals, skin, and mucous membranes, but it can also involve many other parts of your body, including your brain and your heart. The signs and symptoms of syphilis may occur in four stages—primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. There's also a condition known as congenital syphilis, which occurs when a pregnant woman with syphilis passes the disease to her unborn infant. Congenital syphilis can be disabling, even life-threatening, so it's important for a pregnant woman with syphilis to be treated. Primary syphilis The first sign of syphilis, which may occur from 10 days to three months after exposure, may be a small, painless sore (chancre) on the part of your body where the infection was transmitted, usually your genitals, rectum, tongue, or lips. A single chancre is typical, but there may be multiple sores. The sore typically heals without treatment, but the underlying disease remains and may reappear in the second (secondary) or third (tertiary) stage. Secondary syphilis Signs and symptoms of secondary syphilis may begin three to six weeks after the chancre appears, and may include: Rash marked by red or reddish-brown, penny-sized sores over any area of your body, including your palms and soles Fever Enlarged lymph nodes Fatigue and a vague feeling of discomfort Soreness and aching These signs and symptoms may disappear without treatment within a few weeks or repeatedly come and go for as long as a year. Latent syphilis In some people, a period called latent syphilis—in which no symptoms are present—may follow the secondary stage. Signs and symptoms may never return, or the disease may progress to the tertiary stage. Tertiary syphilis Without treatment, syphilis bacteria may spread, leading to serious internal organ damage and death years after the original infection. Some of the signs and symptoms of tertiary syphilis include: Lack of coordination Numbness Paralysis Blindness Dementia Neurosyphilis At any stage, syphilis can affect the nervous system. Neurosyphilis may cause no signs or symptoms, or it can cause: Headache Behavior changes Movement problems If you suspect you have an STI, see your doctor. If you suspect you have these or other STIs or that you may have been exposed to one, see your doctor for testing. Timely diagnosis and treatment are important to avoid or delay more-severe, potentially life-threatening health problems and to avoid infecting others. Updated: 2015-03-18 Publication Date: 2008-01-25

Usher's Herpes Lawsuit with Laura Helm Dismissed, Signs of a Settlement - TMZ Posted: 03 May 2019 07:02 AM PDT Usher Done Deal on $20 Mil Herpes Suit ... Signs of Settlement EXCLUSIVE Usher's put that $20 million herpes lawsuit with Laura Helm behind him -- the case has been dismissed again, but this time it looks like they reached a settlement. According to court docs, Laura filed to dismiss her suit earlier this week because she and Usher have "reached an amicable resolution." As to how much that resolution cost Usher -- neither side will say. We reached out to attorneys for both sides, and they would only repeat that word ... "amicable." The dismissal was filed with prejudice ... meaning it can't be refiled, and that's typically done when there's been a financial settlement.  You'll recall, Helm sued the singer back in 2017 ... claiming he had exposed her to the virus when they had unprotected sex. She initially sued for $10 million, then upped it to $20 mil for emotional harm and punitive damages. She filed to dismiss the case a few months later, for technical reasons, then refiled it in 2018 ... but now it's case closed.

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