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- 1. Trichomoniasis
- 2. Infectious mononucleosis
- 3. Intestinal parasitic infections
- 4. Molluscum Contagiosum
- 5. HPV
- 6. Chlamydia
- 7. Gonorrhea
- 8. Genital herpes
- 9. Syphilis
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In most cases, venereal disease will show signs of infection. But, there are some venereal diseases that are known as asymptomatic, which means you will never know you have the disease until the infection has spread or caused other side effects. In other words, this disease has no symptoms.
Actually, asymptomatic venereal disease is more common than you might think. A person can, and often is, infected with venereal disease for years without realizing it. During that time, if they were not careful, they could transmit their disease to some or all of their sex partners. That's why some scientists call venereal disease a "hidden epidemic."
1. Trichomoniasis
Many people who have tomomoniasis do not know that they are sick. This infection is caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, which has the ability to attach itself to cells of the human body and can cause further cell degradation.
What's interesting about this sexually transmitted disease, not everyone who has it shows symptoms. That is, a person can live with this parasite in his body for years without even knowing that he is sick. However, women will be more likely to develop trichomoniasis symptoms than men. Most men don't show symptoms, and most only know they have trichomoniasis when their sexual partners consult a doctor to get treatment.
If there are symptoms, what may arise include irritation of the penis, a sensation of heat after ejaculation and urination, and discharge from the penis. While for women, symptoms include foul smelling leucorrhoea.
2. Infectious mononucleosis
Infectious mononucleosis, known as mono, is a viral infection caused by EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus). This infection is indeed not transmitted through the genitals but can spread from one person to another, especially through exchange of saliva, especially when kissing.
Most cases of mono are asymptomatic and, therefore, show very few symptoms (if any). Almost all mono case reports show symptoms of prolonged fatigue and lethargy, which are accompanied by mild and cold fever (although relatively rare). This mono-appearing 'trivial' symptom makes it very easy to get a false diagnosis as another less serious medical condition.
3. Intestinal parasitic infections
Intestinal parasitic infection is a type of venereal disease that is transmitted through faecal material. Faecal matter is what is left over from the food we eat (feces) and when contaminated by intestinal parasites, can carry billions of infectious particles that can easily be transmitted from one person to another. One of them is E. histolytica, the parasite that causes Amebiasis.
E. histolytica is often found in faeces of homosexual men and is the most common intestinal parasite seen in the gay community worldwide. Sexual behavior such as anal sex or oral sex after anal sex can cause this infection.
Many patients with E. histolytica are asomptomatic. People who have these parasites in their intestines may not show any symptoms, but they can transmit parasites to their sexual partners who will begin to feel nauseous, stomach ache, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, weight loss, and vomiting. The incubation period of parasites ranges from daily to monthly, but averages 2-4 weeks until symptoms appear.
4. Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum (Molluscum contagiosum) is a skin infection caused by a virus, and can be transmitted from one person to another through sex or through non-sexual means, such as intimate skin contact. Molluscum contagiosum is usually asymptomatic. However, the lesions that occur may be soft or itchy. Generally, patients do not show systemic symptoms, such as fever, nausea, or not feeling well.
This venereal disease is very common among sexually active people, with doctors detecting hundreds of thousands of new infections every year. Sharing towels and clothes can also cause someone to be infected with this virus.
People can live without knowing that they have molluscum contagiosum even though infected individuals can have wart growth - like in the genital area. Contact with these warts is likely to lead to transmission of the disease, which means that condom will have very little influence in preventing its spread.
5. HPV
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and one of the sexually transmitted diseases that can not always be prevented by the use of condoms. You can carry and transmit it to others and do not show physical signs. This is caused by several strains that can cause genital warts, but many also don't.
If you are under 30, HPV will not be part of your routine venereal disease testing, because it is so common and often disappears after some time (because there is no treatment for it). If you are over 30, routine testing is recommended along with pap smears. While it is possible for you to have a virus and not show any impact, some types of HPV virus can cause cervical cancer - which makes it a good reason to run routine pap smears.
6. Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common venereal diseases in women under 25. This is also known as "silent" infection, because most people will never experience symptoms.
Abnormal vaginal discharge or the hot sensation while peeing can occur several weeks after having sex with an infected partner. But at that time, the infection may have accumulated for a while and moved up the urinary tract and into the body.
It is very easy to assume these symptoms are characteristic of fungal infections or bacterial vaginosis, so it's important to consult a gynecologist if you notice changes in fluid, pain, or a heat sensation. Bleeding between the menstrual cycle, pain in the lower back and abdomen, and pain during sex are also potential symptoms.
For men, chlamydia rarely develops into a more severe condition, but after that means they can pass it on to their partners. For women, the consequences of chlamydia will be far more serious. If not treated, chlamydia can spread to the uterus, resulting in pelvic inflammatory infection (PID). In fact, untreated chlamydia is a common cause of PID.
7. Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a venereal disease caused by a bacterium called gonococcus or neisseria gonorrhoeae. Gonorrhea is the most common venereal disease in sexually active women under the age of 25 years. One-tenth of all men infected and more than 50% of all infected women show no signs and symptoms of this disease. This means that there are so many people around the world living with gonorrhea without knowing that they are sick.
Similar to chlamydia, symptoms of gonorrhea (if it does appear) include genital bleeding, vaginal discharge, and pain that can be misunderstood as a symptom of bladder or vaginal infections. Usually, a series of symptoms is a symptom of a bacterial infection that spreads far from where it came from.
If gonorrhea occurs unwittingly and is not treated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, scar tissue, and damage to the reproductive organs. These infections can also increase a person's risk of getting HIV, and in extreme cases, cause life-threatening infections in other parts of the body such as blood, brain, heart and joints. Gonorrhea during pregnancy increases the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, miscarriage, and serious health complications (such as blindness and blood infections) for newborns.
8. Genital herpes
If you have genital herpes, a person can have a small blistering red nodule or a wound in the genital area or feel sore or itchy when urinating, but not all of them have these symptoms. In fact, it is estimated that up to 90 percent of people with herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2) have never been diagnosed. As a result, it is very possible for those who in fact have herpes to ignore the above symptoms and consider abrasions or pain as a less alarming condition - a situation that can cause them to live with venereal disease and not know about it.
Herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2) is the type most often involved in genital herpes, and herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) is one sexually transmitted disease that causes mouth sores - but HSV-1 can cause genital herpes if it spreads from mouth to genitals during oral sex.
Herpes will become very contagious when there is an active wound site, but it can also spread when no injuries are present. Plus, condoms will not always protect you from herpes if a virus is present on the skin that is exposed outside the condom.
9. Syphilis
Syphilis (syphilis or lion king) is a "stubborn" sexually transmitted disease, which can have fatal consequences. This infection is caused by a spiral bacterium called Treponema pallidum, which can live almost anywhere in the body and spread rapidly. Syphilis can easily be called one of the worst sexually transmitted diseases a pregnant woman can have, because it almost always causes babies to be born dead or miscarried, in addition to other serious health problems. An infected mother can pass syphilis through the placenta to a developing fetus.
It's easy to live with syphilis for years without realizing that you have it. Many syphilis signs and symptoms are difficult to distinguish from other diseases. Symptoms can vary according to the stage of the disease and the immune status of the infected person. Reinfection after the healing process is a real risk.
At first, all you will notice is the site of the lesion in the genital area or around the mouth (it can also appear on the hands or eyes, though rarely) that looks clean, not grainy, and doesn't hurt. This lesion may develop into a lump that secretes mucus if it is disturbed (broken punctured or accidentally pierced). However, the lesion disappears on its own after six weeks. Over time, other symptoms such as flu, sore throat, headache, feeling unwell, joint aches, redness in the genital area, and hair loss here and there will begin to appear. If left untreated, or if treated only at the end of the latent or tertiary stage of the disease, syphilis causes nerve and cardiovascular damage that cannot be denied, including heart disease, blindness, and paralysis.
Apart from the presence or absence of symptoms caused by sexually transmitted diseases, it is very important to visit professional medical personnel to get a diagnosis as soon as you suspect a change. If you feel a little itching in the genital area, see a rash or lump that keeps coming and going, feels pain when urinating, or experiences back pain during sex, you need to undergovenereal disease test.
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