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- How Common Are STDs? Most People Have No Clue - MedicineNet
- Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDS) - Counsel & Heal
| Six men charged in Green Lake Co. sexual assault case ordered to stand trial - Fox11online.com Posted: 28 Feb 2020 07:03 AM PST [unable to retrieve full-text content]Six men charged in Green Lake Co. sexual assault case ordered to stand trial Fox11online.com  |
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| How Common Are STDs? Most People Have No Clue - MedicineNet Posted: 25 Feb 2020 03:40 PM PST
Latest Sexual Health News Even as the latest government statistics show record numbers of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) throughout the U.S., a major health poll shows most people are oblivious. As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control works to tamp down spikes in STD rates through screening initiatives and other measures, a February survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that two thirds of adult Americans don't even realize STDs are a growing problem. The CDC numbers are grim. Rates for many STDs rose from 2017 to 2018, but one of the most dramatic fluctuations is in the total cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis -- combined, the number represents an all-time high in U.S. history, according to the agency. In 2018 – the most recent stats available – 2.5 million had an active sexually transmitted infection. This includes almost 1.8 million with chlamydia, nearly 600,000 with gonorrhea and 115,000 cases of syphilis, both primary and congenital (passed from infected mother to baby). In fact, the number of infant deaths from congenital syphilis rose 22% in the U.S. from 2017 to 2018, from 77 to 94 deaths. Total congenital syphilis cases in infants rose 40% to more than 1,300. But all demographic groups measured saw increases in many different diseases. Notably, syphilis cases increased 11% in men and 34% in women from 2017 to 2018. "Large majorities of the public are unaware of how common STIs are among adults in the U.S.," the Kaiser survey states. Only about one-third (36%) are aware that STIs have become more common over the past decade and few (13%) know just how prevalent STIs are in the U.S., the Kaiser study states. Still, even though many adults will contract some form of sexually transmitted infection, very few are worried about it. "Small shares of the public (8%) are worried about contracting an STI in the next year, with larger shares of younger people, ages 18-29, expressing concern (20%)," the Kaiser survey states. "About one in ten black adults (13%) and Hispanic adults (13%) and 5% of white adults say they are worried they may personally contract an STI in the next year." The survey was national and randomized, collecting data from more than 1,200 people. Respondents were more likely to be female, which researchers planned because they asked some female-specific questions about reproductive health in addition to STDs, according to the methodology section of the poll. The CDC says factors contributing to the rise in sexually transmitted diseases include established STD risk factors like drug use, stigma, poverty, and unstable housing. But the CDC also blamed state and local health departments for budget cuts. "Limited resources make it challenging to quickly identify and treat STDs," states a CDC fact sheet. "Many state and local STD program budgets have been cut in recent years—resulting in staff layoffs, reduced clinic hours, and increased patient co-pays that can limit access to essential diagnosis and treatment services. People who cannot get STD care remain vulnerable to short and long-term health consequences and are more likely to transmit infections to others—further compounding America's STD burden." How Can I Prevent STDs?Using condoms can help prevent the transmission of many STDs, but no method of prevention is 100% safe, according to Melissa Conrad Stöppler a medical doctor and MedicineNet author. Sometimes, STDs may affect areas not ordinarily covered by a condom during sexual activity. Prevention can also be difficult because many people will not show specific signs or symptoms of an STD even though they may be infected. While abstinence from sexual activity is the only absolute way to prevent STDs, limiting the number of sexual partners can help reduce risk of exposure to infections. Early diagnosis and recognition of infections as well as counseling about STDs and risk can help avoid further spread of infections, Dr. Stöppler said. How Are STDs Diagnosed?Many STDs are diagnosed based upon the clinical history and characteristic physical findings. Herpes and syphilis are two conditions that can produce identifiable signs and symptoms. Often the diagnosis of an infection depends upon identification of the organism, Dr. Stöppler said. A number of different tests are available for STDs that are based either upon detection of the surface proteins of the organism or of the genetic material of the organism. These methods are more commonly used to identify sexually transmitted infections than culturing the organism in a petri dish, Dr. Stöppler said.  SLIDESHOW12 Preventable STDs: Pictures, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment See Slideshow |
| Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDS) - Counsel & Heal Posted: 19 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST If you have sex, oral, anal or vaginal sex and genital contact, you can get an STD (sexually transmitted disease), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Even if you are a homosexual or heterosexual person, married or single, you are vulnerable to the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases. Believing or hoping that your partner does not have a sexually transmitted disease is not protective, you need to know. Although condoms are highly effective (when used correctly) to reduce the transmission of some sexually transmitted diseases, no method is infallible. The symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases are not always obvious. If you think you have symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases or have been exposed to an STD, consult a doctor. Some STIs are easy to treat and cure, others require a more complicated treatment to control them. It is essential to undergo an evaluation and, if an STD is diagnosed, be treated. It is also essential to inform your partner or partners so they can be evaluated and treated. Check which STD test you should get, here. If left untreated, STDs may increase the risk of acquiring other STDs, such as HIV. This happens because a sexually transmitted disease can stimulate an immune response in the genital area or cause blisters: either can increase the risk of HIV transmission. Some untreated sexually transmitted diseases can also cause infertility, organ injuries, certain types of cancer or death. Asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections Many sexually transmitted infections have no signs or symptoms (they are asymptomatic). However, even though you have no symptoms, you can spread the infection to your sexual partners. That is why it is important to use protection, like a condom, during sexual intercourse. Also, visit your doctor periodically to get tested for sexually transmitted infections, to identify and treat an infection before you can transmit it. Some of the following diseases, such as hepatitis, can also be transmitted without sexual contact, by coming into contact with the blood of an infected person. Others, such as gonorrhea, can only be transmitted through sexual contact. Chlamydia symptoms Chlamydia is a bacterial infection of the genital tract. Chlamydia can be difficult to detect because infections in the early stages usually cause few signs and symptoms or have none. When they appear, in general, they start one to three weeks after being exposed to chlamydia. Even when they manifest, these signs and symptoms are generally moderate and disappear, which makes it easier for them to go unnoticed. These are some of the signs and symptoms:
Gonorrhea Symptoms Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection of the genital tract. It can also affect the mouth, throat, eyes and, anus. Usually, the first symptoms of gonorrhea appear within 10 days after exposure. However, some people may have been infected for months before presenting signs or symptoms. The signs and symptoms of gonorrhea are as follows:
Symptoms of trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a microscopic unicellular parasite called "Trichomonas vaginalis." This organism spreads during sexual intercourse with a person who already has the infection. In men, the microorganism usually infects the urinary tract, but often causes no symptoms. In women, trichomoniasis usually infects the vagina. When trichomoniasis causes symptoms, they may appear within 5 to 28 days of exposure and include mild irritation to severe inflammation. These are some of the signs and symptoms:
HIV symptoms HIV is an infection with the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV interferes with the body's ability to fight viruses, bacteria and, fungi that cause disease, and can cause AIDS, a chronic life-threatening disease. When you get the human immunodeficiency virus, you may not have any symptoms. Some people have a flu-like illness, usually two to six weeks after contracting the virus. However, the only way to confirm if you have HIV is through analysis. Initial signs and symptoms Some of the initial signs and symptoms of HIV are:
These early signs and symptoms usually disappear within a week to a month and are often confused with those of another viral infection. During this period, the level of contagion is very high. The most persistent or severe symptoms of HIV infection may not manifest for 10 years or more after the initial infection. As the virus continues to multiply and destroy immune cells, you can manifest mild infections or chronic signs and symptoms such as the following: Advanced HIV infection These are some signs and symptoms of an advanced stage HIV infection:
STDs tests at home Self Collect is a confidential, highly accurate STD testing service you collect in the privacy and comfort of your own home. It's a convenient, anonymous way to gain important information about your body. Symptoms of genital herpes The highly contagious genital herpes is caused by a type of herpes simplex virus (herpes simplex virus, HSV) that enters the body through small lesions on the skin or mucous membranes. Most people with HSV never know they have the virus because there are no signs or symptoms, or they are so mild that they go unnoticed. When signs and symptoms are observed, the first episode, in general, is the worst. Some people never have a second episode. However, others may have recurring episodes for decades. When present, the signs and symptoms of genital herpes may include the following:
The initial symptom of genital herpes is usually pain or itching, which begins a few weeks after having sex with an infected partner. After several days, small red bumps may appear, which then break and become ulcers that suppurate or bleed. Eventually, scabs form and ulcers heal. In women, the sores may appear in the vaginal area, the external genitals, the buttocks, the anus or the cervix. In men, the sores may appear on the penis, scrotum, buttocks, anus or thighs, or inside the duct that extends from the bladder to the penis (urethra). Ulcers can cause painful urination. You may also have pain and tenderness in the genital area until the infection disappears. During the initial episode, you may have signs and symptoms similar to those of influenzas, such as headache, muscle aches and, fever, and also swollen lymph nodes in the groin. In some cases, the infection can be active and contagious, even when there are no sores. Know about other STDs here. Symptoms of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts HPV infection is one of the most frequent types of sexually transmitted infections in men. Some ways increase the risk of women suffering from cervical cancer. Other forms cause genital warts. In general, HPV has no signs or symptoms. Some of the signs and symptoms of genital warts are:
However, often, genital warts do not cause symptoms. Genital warts can be up to 1 millimeter in diameter or they can multiply and form large clusters. In women, genital warts can grow on the vulva, on the walls of the vagina, in the area between the external genitalia and the anus, and on the cervix. In men, they can appear on the tip or body of the penis, in the scrotum or anus. Genital warts can also occur in the mouth or throat of a person who had oral sex with an infected person. Hepatitis symptoms Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and, hepatitis C are contagious viral infections that affect the liver. Of the three, hepatitis B and C are the most serious, but they can all cause the liver to swell. Some people never show signs or symptoms. But in those that do manifest them, signs and symptoms may appear several weeks after exposure and may include the following:
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