Genital HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the human papillomavirus (“Genital HPV Infection“), a group of viruses that contains more than 100 strains, 30 of which are sexually transmitted. This disease is spread by genital contact, and the carrier generally has no signs or symptoms of the infection. The only way to fully protect oneself from contracting HPV is to have no genital contact with another person. That is why it is no surprise that more than 20 million people currently have this infection and that 50 percent of sexually active persons will contract it at some point in their life. There is no cure for HPV, but it is possible for the infection to go away on its own. Though it is usually an…
A virus that is common and may be fairly easy to recognize is Type 1 herpes simplex. This type or herpes shows up as a cold sore or a cluster of small blisters usually on or around the lips. They vary in size and usually last about a week or two, but symptoms do reappear throughout life. These cold sores are really contagious and may be spread through direct contact, which is why dental assistants must be especially careful when working with a patient who has herpes or just reschedule the patient. The dental assistant must also make sure to eliminate cross-contamination by maintaining asepsis.…
Syphilis is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease. It consists of four stages, and if left untreated can ultimately lead to death. It can also be transmitted through kissing and close body contact. The first stage names primary syphilis leaves sores in the infected areas, whether they are on the genitals or around the mouth. The second stage named secondary syphilis leaves a sore rash that is spread throughout the body from head to toe, and it can even make its way inside the mouth. The third stage called latent syphilis this stage is non-infectious and lays dormant for up to 30 years. The fourth and…
The danger of herpes is the same for sexes; men and women. Herpes is a…
A. According to Centers for Disease and Protection, “there are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of males and females. These HPV types can also infect the mouth and throat. Most people who become infected with HPV do not even know they have it.”…
The herpes simplex virus is an infection that can appear in various parts of your body. There are two types of herpes, which are herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex type 2. The difference between the two are herpes type 1 is known as oral herpes and herpes type 2 causes genital breakouts. The herpes simplex virus is contagious and it can be passed from person to person through direct contact with the virus.…
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that cannot be cured. It is very common and is sometimes self-diagnosable. There are three types of herpes, herpes zoster(shingles), herpes simplex I(cold sores), and herpes simplex II(genital herpes STD). When someone is infected with the herpes simplex viruses, it gets into the body through small open wounds in the skin also referred to as a mucous membrane, which could be located inside the mouth or in the genital area. The virus can be carried out by bodily fluids equaling to saliva, semen, fluid in the female genital tract, as well as fluid from herpes sores.…
The human papillomavirus infection (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV can be spread by having vaginal, anal, and oral sex with a person who is infected. Nearly 80 million people are infected with the infection, that is about one fourth of the population. (Center for Diseases Control and Prevention, Why does my child need HPV vaccine?) More than often people have health problems that come with it like genital warts or cancers. Vaccinations help prevent certain types of HPV infections but not all. (Center for Diseases Control and Prevention, 2017)…
Most of the time, HPV goes away on its own and does not cause any health problems, but if it does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts and cancer. Genital warts appear as bumps or clusters of fleshy outgrowths around the anus or on the genitals. Genital warts usually appear within weeks or months after sexual contact with an infected person. If genital warts are left untreated they sometimes go away, remain unchanged, or increase in size or number but they do not turn into cancer. If a person is infected with a high risk strain of HPV it can cause cancer of the mouth and throat as well as cancers of the anal area and the male and female genitals. It usually takes years for cancer to develop in an infected person. In…
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by either strain the herpes simplex virus. This disease is very common, affecting an estimated average of 776,000 people each year in the United States. It is estimated that 85% of infected people between the ages of 14-49 have never gotten diagnosed with it.…
Herpes labialis primarily spreads through oral-to-oral contact but also from oral to skin surfaces. For instance, cold sores can be transmitted from kissing, oral sex, sharing the same utensils or lip balm. Because the virus…
Syphilis is an STD that attacks many parts of the body and is caused by a small bacterium called a Spirochete. Syphilis can be transmitted three different ways. It can be transmitted from a pregnant female to her fetus, needle sharing which is blood to blood transfusion, or when one person’s, usually an open sore touches the soft skin of the mucous membrane found inside or…
STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) are diseases that are transmitted through sexual intercourse with another domestic partner. Usually STD's are transmitted through oral, anal, vaginal, or other sexually active bodily contact. Sexually Transmitted Diseases are 100% avoidable. There are many techniques, but the most effective way is to have sexual intercourse with only one partner in your whole life, making sure that your partner didn't have sexual involvements with anyone else. Another method is a condom. A condom fits over the male erect penis, to protect both partners of any diseases that may possibly exist. It is also vital to buy the right kind of condom. Some condoms are porous, which means bacteria can travel through the holes as well as sperm. A good condom would be one with a small latex tip to avoid breaking of the condom. Overall, latex condoms are good ways to prevent STD's and pregnancy, but they do break, so its not 100% guaranteed to prevent pregnancy or disease. There are many methods out there, but the most effective method is to have sexual intercourse with one partner.…
This virus is extremely common and will infect 80 percent of women by their 50s (Bristol). Each year there are 6.2 million new cases, and for most strains of the virus, there are no symptoms. These infections are usually cleared up by the body’s immune system without them ever knowing they had it, and a few cases will cause genital warts in both sexes. However, a few certain strains are carcinogenic, and these cause cervical and other cancers in women, as well as throat, anal and other cancers in men as well.…
Its diagnostic is not always easy because it’s often mistaken with other STI such as genital herpes (condition health grove.com,…