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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's)
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Human immunodeficiency
virus or HIV, is a virus that attacks the immune system resulting
in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. Link
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BV is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age and is accompanied by discharge, odor, pain, itching and burning. BV is associated with an imbalance in vaginal bacteria when the "good or healthy" bacteria normally found become outnumbered by "bad or harmful" bacteria. The cause of BV is not completely understood, however, it is known that women who are sexually active and have multiple partners are far more susceptible. And while the role that sexual activity plays in the development of BV is unclear, women DO NOT get BV from toilet seats, bedding, swimming pools or from touching objects around them. More. |
| A treatable bacterial infection that causes painful sores. Link for more info. | |
| Also known as nongonococcal urethritis, chlamydia ia a treatable bacterial infection that can scar the fallopian tubes affecting a woman's ability to have children. Link for more info. | |
| Also known as pediculosis pubis, crabs are parasites or bugs that live on the pubic hair in the genital area. Link for more info. | |
| A very common infection, CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family and is found in saliva, urine and other bodily fluids. Because it is often found in semen as well as cervical secretions, the virus can be spread by sexual contact including kissing. The symptoms may be similar to mononucleosis, if any symptoms occur at all. Link for more info. | |
| Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that affects the skin in the genital area, as well as a female's cervix. Depending on the type of HPV involved, symptoms can be in the form of wart-like growths, or abnormal cell changes. Link for more info. | |
| A treatable bacterial infection of the penis, vagina or anus that causes pain, or burning feeling as well as a pus-like discharge. Also known as "the clap". Link for more info. | |
| A disease that affects the liver. There are more than four types. A and B are the most common. Link for more info. | |
| Genital herpes is a recurrent skin condition that can cause skin irritations in the genital region (anus, vagina, penis). Link for more info. | |
| Molluscum Contagiosum is a skin disease that is caused by a virus, usually causing lesions or bumps. Link for more info. | |
| Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is a nongonorrheal bacterial infection of the urethra (tube that carries urine out of the body) in men. NGU involves chlamydia trachomatis, which causes chlamydia. The term NGU refers to the condition in men and chlamydia refers to the condition in women. Link for more info. | |
| PID is one of the most common and serious conditions of STD's. infection of the female reproductive organs by chlamydia, gonorrhea or other bacteria. Link for more info. | |
| Scabies is a treatable skin disease that is caused by a parasite. Link for more info. | |
| A treatable bacterial infection that can spread throughout the body and affect the heart, brain, nerves. Also known as "syph". Link for more info. | |
| "Trich" is caused by the parasite, trichomonas vaginalis and infects primarily the vagina in women and the urethra in men. More. | |
| Yeast Infections (vulvovaginal candidiasis) are a common cause of vaginal irritation (or vaginitis) and usually result in itching, burning and irritation typically without an odorous discharge. Vaginal discharge is not always present, but can be a thick, whitish-gray discharge often described as being cottage-cheese like in nature. Most male partners of women with yeast infections do not experience any symptoms, however, a transient rash and burning sensation of the penis has been reported after intercourse if a condom was not used. These symptoms are usually self-limiting. More. |