Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections transmitted from an infected person to an uninfected person through sexual contact. STDs can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
Some of the common infections include gonorrhea, genital herpes, human papillomavirus infection, HIV/AIDS, chlamydia, and syphilis. As STDs can have a serious negative impact on one’s life, they are an important global health priority. Some effective prevention and treatment approaches are available to control the spread of STDs.
Dr. Saritha Naik, gynaecologist helps us understand sexually transmitted diseases better and the symptoms for it. The questions addressed include:
- What are the symptoms of Herpes infection?
- What is syphilis and the various types and symptoms of syphilis?
- What are Genital warts/Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection?
- What are the immunization/vaccination methods for HPV or cervical cancer?
- What is Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea infection?
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