The full form of an STD is "Sexually Transmitted Diseases". STD means they are most commonly transmitted but not specifically through sexual activity. Sexually transmitted diseases include genital warts, genital herpes, HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, other types of hepatitis and trichomoniasis. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) formerly referred to as STDs (venereal diseases).
STD is the name for sexually transmitted diseases. All STDs are not transmitted sexually; they can also be transmitted through non-sexual activity. Non-contact forms include infected tissue and blood transfusion, breastfeeding, exchange of syringes and so on.
Signs of STD
- Vaginal Discharge
- Penile Discharge
- Ulcers on or near the genitals.
- Pelvic Disorder
- Tumours
- Itching and so on.
Risk Factors
- Risk factors of STD are notably amongst women which involve
- Miscarriage
- Ectopic pregnancies
- Abortions
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Can also contribute to reproductive tract cancer in severe circumstances.
What causes STDs?
There are far more than the thirty several viruses, bacteria and parasites that can be the source of STD.
- STDs by viruses – HIV, genital warts & vaginal acne
- STDs by bacterias – Gonorrhea, Syphilis & Chlamydia
- STDs by Parasites – Trichomoniasis