Sexual Health
Are sexually transmitted diseases mainly caused by viral infections? Elaborate on the three major pathogens of sexually transmitted diseases
Post Date August, 26 2023
A variety of pathogens are transmitted through sexual behavior, the most common ones are parasitic viruses and bacteria. Early treatment has a good prognosis, the disease is laissez faire, and treatment is difficult, causing serious damage to the body.
What are the pathogens of sexually transmitted diseases?
1. Viruses
The most common virus is hepatitis virus. Hepatitis A virus is easily infected through polluted water, oral fecal circulation and sexual life, especially during anal and oral sex. Hepatitis B virus is transmitted through bodily fluids and blood, especially through skin wounds and oral mucosa. Hepatitis C virus is mainly transmitted through sharing needles, ear holes, razors, sexual activity, and mother-child communication with others. The herpes virus is directly infected through anal, oral, and sexual intercourse. Human papillomavirus is a common infectious virus, which may cause Cervical cancer, and oral sex may cause Oral cancer. AIDS virus is transmitted by sharing needles with others while having blood sex and mother to child transmission.
2. Bacteria
Chlamydia is a major factor in female infertility, especially Chlamydia trachomatis, which is an invisible pathogen transmitted to women through sexual activity, causing premature birth, miscarriage, infertility, and fetal death. Gonorrhea is very common among bacteria and has a strong infectivity. Although it can be cured with antibiotics, the wrong treatment may cause keratitis, even blindness or more serious sequelae. In addition, it may also cause female infertility and pelvic inflammation.
Try to go to the hospital for gonorrhea and chlamydia screening once a year, which can eliminate the possibility of gonorrhea, especially for people with multiple sexual partners, this examination should be done well. Syphilis is a kind of spirochete pathogen, which can be completely cured, but if left unchecked, it may also lead to blindness and keratitis. The pathogen of scabies is Haemophilus ducklei, and early use of antibiotics can completely cure it. Chlamydia genitalium can be transmitted through sexual life, causing Urethritis, Cervicitis and pelvic inflammation.
3. Parasites
The trichomonas vaginalis is a single cell with strong activity and great endurance. It can live in the sewer for a long time and is Asymptomatic after infection. Pudendal lice generally live on the skin and pubic hair of the genital area, and patients have mild fever, itching, and pain in the anal and sexual organs. When pubic lice appear, both spouses should go to the hospital for treatment together, thoroughly clean their clothes, and do a good job in disinfection.
Kind reminder
Avoid high-risk sexual activity. Once suffering from sexually transmitted diseases, it is important to choose a reputable hospital for treatment and not blindly choose medication due to embarrassment.
