Information about Women Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Vaginal Infections
Next most frequent STDs, as well as vaginal infections also can be contracted through contact during sex.
Candidiasis. Infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans, which is normally in the vagina without causing any discomfort; however, when this organism is played (which occurs regularly after following treatment with antibiotics, if you have diabetes or are there hormonal changes) causes itching and whitish discharge. The treatment if candidiasis is with antifungal drugs (antifungal) presented in the form of creams and / or eggs to be applied from 1 to 5 days as a preventive measure is important to avoid moisture, sweat and irritation in the vagina, and as wearing tight clothing and synthetic fabric (cotton prefer the one made).
Chlamydia. It is produced by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, is manifested by inflammation of the mucosa of the uro-genital tract, throat and rectum, and can cause infertility and ectopic (outside the uterine cavity or matrix).
Condylomata. Warts are skin-colored or slightly pink which are caused by some of the 60 types of human papilloma virus, may be protruding, pointed or rounded, and grow in clusters of cauliflower that the same can be detected, while others are small , flat and impossible to detect with the naked eye. They appear in vulva, vagina, cervix, near the anus and rectum 3 to 8 weeks after infection occurs. Symptoms in the training phase are itching, minor bleeding and irritation of the labia, the skin of the infected area may crack. A gynecological exam is essential for infection, the treatment can remove warts include electrocautery (burning), frozen, remove or applying an ointment or specific liquid. With this treatment, the applications must be repeated for weeks.
Gonorrhea. Caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Causes inflammation in the genitals, throat, eyes straight and even, in some cases, blood infection (septicemia), arthritis and meningitis (inflammation of the cerebral cortex). When transmitted from mother to child during childbirth the latter has a high risk of blindness. Symptoms do not always appear, but their most common manifestations are vaginal irritation and discomfort sensation when urinating, there will be none of these in the rectal type, although in some cases can cause anal discomfort and secretion of pus in the same way, which sometimes detected in the feces. Treatment is with antibiotics.
Herpes. It is a skin infection caused by herpes simplex virus. Type 1 usually manifests on the lips and 2 on the genitals, in the form of painful blister or a cluster of them in the vagina, labia, around the anus and nipples. The herpes tends to recur, as the virus that produces it is not removed from the body and can reactivate and re-infect the skin. Symptoms begin with itching and a small spot, appearing after groups of painful blisters that open, accompanied by pain, malaise and fever. Blisters usually covered with a crust, and 7-10 days after they heal. Transmission can occur through contact with the wounds caused by herpes, in the mouth and genitals. The usual treatment is with an antiviral drug called acyclovir.
AIDS. The final stage of infection by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is transmitted through semen, vaginal secretions, blood (by transfusion or infected needles) and the maternal (mother infects the fetus during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding). The organism is installed in cells called T4 lymphocytes (responsible for defending the body against external attacks), resulting in destruction of the immune system and consequent loss of the ability to fight diseases, which have high susceptibility of sarcoma present sarcoma (a form of skin cancer), pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (rare type of pneumonia), tuberculosis and severe diarrhea.
Syphilis. It is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum manifested by genital ulcers, rectal and / or mouth, but when you do not receive proper treatment can lead to infection, fever and muscular system disorders, bone and nervous, which can lead to death. Should a pregnant woman become infected at high risk of abortion or premature delivery, in addition to the disease is transmitted to the newborn.
Trichomonas or trichomoniasis. Caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis, which occur due to inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis) and yellowish-green discharge, frothy, foul-smelling, symptoms displayed half of infected women, promotes the spread of HIV.
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