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With so much emphasis on sexually transmitted diseases and the horrible things that can happen to people when they are infected, we have came up with a quick top 10 of sexually transmitted diseases to show just what each disease is, and how it is tested for. Many people know the names, although not the details, so let's take a closer look.
1. Syphilis: Not treated, it can lead to internal damage, nerve damage, dementia or death. How it's checked: blood test.
2. HIV: It takes 10 years to develop into full-blown AIDS - but can go undetected for a lot of years. How it's checked: blood test.
3. Chlamydia: Not treated, it's particularly dangerous for girls; it can damage the fallopian tubes, which can boost the risk for an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus). How it's examined: urine test or lab test of swab sample.
4. Genital herpes: It can cause potentially fatal infection in babies. How it's checked: physical exam, blood test and/or lab test of swab sample.
5. Gonorrhea: It may spread from the blood to joints, causing arthritis-like symptoms. How it's checked: urine test and/or lab test of swab sample.
6. Hepatitis B and C: Chronic hepatitis B and C can result in liver cirrhosis or liver cancer. How it's checked: blood test.
7. Human papillomavirus (HPV): It can lead to cervical cancer. How it's checked out: Pap test.
8. Trichomoniasis: It can cause babies to be born early or at low birthweight. How it's checked out: physical examination and/or lab test of swab sample.
9. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): It can permanently damage female reproductive organs or cause an ectopic pregnancy. How it's checked: physical exam and/or ultrasound.
10. Bacterial vaginosis: It can cause PID or increase the risk of pre-term delivery In expecting mothers. How it's checked out: physical exam and/or lab test of vaginal fluid.
For the STDs such as HIV, Hepatitis B and C and Genital Herpes, regrettably, there is no cure. They are illnesses that are permanent and will stay with the infected for the rest of their life. Fortunately, for the other illnesses, there are cures or treatments.
To be able to combat sexually transmitted diseases, you must be aware just what you are facing. These are only ten of the 25 STDs that are out here, so you need to educate yourself on them. If you feel you might have an STD, than have a sexually transmitted diseases test conducted immediately.
Common STDs- take a look at this top 10 of STDs to see which are the most common, and how it is they are tested for.
