Genital herpes is a STI caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) that are transferred through sexual contact. It results in the formation of herpetic sores, which are painful blisters that have the potential to rupture and release fluid. It is a chronic viral infection that is characterized by periods of inactivity and subsequent reactivation. … Read more
Syphilis is a preventable and curable bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI). If untreated, it can cause serious health issues. Many people with syphilis do not have symptoms or do not notice them. Syphilis is transmitted during oral, vaginal and anal sex, in pregnancy and through blood transfusion. In 2008, the WHO said that 10.6 million cases … Read more
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The most prevalent non-viral STI worldwide, trichomoniasis is thought to have caused 276.4 million new diagnoses in 2008 (WHO). While the frequency is greater in impoverished countries, diagnosis rates have consistently declined in industrialized nations. Trichomoniasis is identified in around 2% of GUM clinic visits in the UK. Aetiology The treatable sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis … Read more
With women of reproductive age, vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is common. About 75% of women will at some time in their life have symptomatic VVC. Etiology For 80–92% of VVC instances, Candida albicans is to blame. The species C. glabrata, C. tropicalis, and C. krusei are responsible for the remaining occurrences. If symptoms are absent, isolation … Read more