Let’s talk today about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Can all of them be tested for?
Trichomoniasis —is the most frequent curable infection in young women, with an estimated 5 million new infections yearly in women and men, or 1.5% of the total population. Diagnosis is made through visual examination and laboratory test. Prescription drugs are available to treat trichomoniasis.
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) — is the most frequent bacterial infection among women of childbearing age. On the whole prevalence is unknown, but as many as 16% of pregnant women have BV. BV is diagnosed by clinical exam and lab test. BV can be sexually transmitted, but is also an infection that can take place from non-sexual causes (such as an imbalance in the pH of the vagina). Anyway, a BV infection can be treated with antibiotics.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) — some strains of HPV reason genital warts and some strains are connected with cervical cancer. Genital HPV is considered to be the most common STI in the U.S. — 50-75% of sexually active people will [Read more →]
Tags: HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections by olga
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