It is very important that you finish taking all medicine prescribed, even if you have no more symptoms. If you are diagnosed with an STD, avoid having sex while you are being treated always inform your sex partners so they can be checked and treated. If you have symptoms of an STD or suspect you may have been exposed, you may be examined and treated at the health department, a clinic, or physician’s office. What should I do if I think I have an STD? If you are unsure about your sexual health or suspect you may have been exposed to an STD, avoid sexual intercourse until you have been examined, and have been treated if necessary. Many people do not notice any symptoms some people may appear healthy even though they are infected. STDs are NOT spread by touching doorknobs, toilet seats, drinking fountains, or eating utensils. For example, a baby could be infected by the mother before or during birth. Some parasites, like pubic lice (crabs) and scabies, can be passed by direct contact with an infected person or infested sheets, towels and clothing but this does not occur with bacteria or viruses such as HIV. Yes, some STDs can be transmitted without having sexual intercourse, but it is not common. Gonorrhea and chlamydia also can be transmitted by fingers to eyes.
Such activity includes vaginal, oral and anal intercourse. In most instances, STDs are passed from an infected person to another person during sexual activities, through contact with the mucous membranes of the penis, vagina, mouth and rectum. Some STDs are associated with certain types of cancer. STDs can cause infertility, premature and still births, infant pneumonia, eye infections leading to blindness, and even death. STDs are among the most important public health problems in the nation. These organisms enter the body during sexual intercourse with an infected person. STDs are caused by a variety of organisms including bacteria, protozoa’s, viruses, and parasites (tiny insects). Teenagers account for one-fourth of new STD infections in the U.S. each year. have an STD about 12 million acquire an STD each year. If you have sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) with someone who is infected, the STD could be passed to you regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation.Īn estimated 55 million people in the U.S. Anyone who is sexually active is at risk for STDs.
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