Mononucleosis is also known as mono or kissing disease is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This virus is a member of the herpes virus family and can be transmitted through sexual contact, but it’s most often transmitted through saliva. Hence, mononucleosis can be considered a sexually transmitted infection, but not all cases of mono …
The sexually transmitted disease is transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact and is caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It is important to note that anal and vaginal sex is not the only way STDs are transmitted. STD can also be passed from genitals to mouth or throat and vice versa. It …
Hepatitis B – a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and this can be prevented easily by a vaccine. It is transmitted when the blood, semen, or other body fluids from a person infected with the virus enter the body of someone who is not infected. It can happen during sex, sharing …
The highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) is called Hepatitis A. HAV is spread through ingestion of contaminated food and water, and direct contact with an infected person. The infection rates are low in high-income countries with good sanitary & hygienic conditions. Whereas in low- and middle-income countries with poor …
Hepatitis C – a viral infection caused by the hepatitis C virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation. This infection is highly contagious and can spread through blood-to-blood contact or bodily fluids. The transmission of this infection through sexual contact is very rare. People who use drugs, people in prisons, having sex with …
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STI), or venereal diseases (VD) are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. In some cases, these infections can be transmitted non-sexually, from a mother to infant during pregnancy or childbirth, or through blood transfusions or shared needles. The causes of these diseases or infections …
The sexually transmitted disease – gonorrhea is also called “clap”. This is a bacterial infection caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae and affects both men and women. Infection is transmitted through vaginal, oral, and anal sex and infects the vagina, rectum, penis, eyes, and throat. Symptoms seen in women can be different from symptoms seen in …
The most widespread Sexually Transmitted Infection in the US is Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV infection is a viral infection that causes warts on various parts of the body. This virus is transmitted through skin to skin to contact. There are more than 100 varieties of Human Papillomavirus and 40 of which are passed through sexual …
The most commonly reported sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States include Gonorrhea, Herpes, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV). These infections are generally transmitted through blood or sexual contact with an infected person. These can create mild to severe symptoms and can also cause lifetime damages in some cases. However, early diagnosis …
Trichomoniasis (Trich) is a curable sexually transmitted disease, which is caused by parasitic protozoa called Trichomonas vaginalis. Anyone person who is sexually active is prone to this infection. People with trich may or may not have symptoms, but if it’s left untreated it may cause serious health issues like HIV and other STIs. Trichomoniasis can …