Sexually transmitted
diseases are diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another
through unprotected sexual contact. This is a communicable disease that can be
transmitted through direct contact with an infected person.
diseases are diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another
through unprotected sexual contact. This is a communicable disease that can be
transmitted through direct contact with an infected person.
They are usually
associated with a feeling of discomfort and pains to the infected person.
Example of these diseases includes;
associated with a feeling of discomfort and pains to the infected person.
Example of these diseases includes;
1.
Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea
2.
Syphilis
Syphilis
3.
HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS
4.
Herpes etc.
Herpes etc.
Effects of Sexually Transmitted Disease
1.
General discomfort
General discomfort
2.
Infertility
Infertility
3.
Public embarrassment due to foul odour and itching of body
Public embarrassment due to foul odour and itching of body
4.
Nauseating feelings
Nauseating feelings
5.
Severe weight loss
Severe weight loss
6.
Sharp pains
Sharp pains
7.
Death
Death
Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
1.
Abstinence from causal sex
Abstinence from causal sex
2.
Being faithful to one uninfected partner
Being faithful to one uninfected partner
3.
Correct and consistent use of condom
Correct and consistent use of condom
4.
Personal hygiene
Personal hygiene
5.
In case of infections, early diagnosis is greatly encouraged.
In case of infections, early diagnosis is greatly encouraged.
