Sexual Transmitted Diseases Defined

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of STDs has three parts:
treatment, counseling, and following up. Sometimes treatment is given in a
single dose but in sometimes you have to take it more than once. A person can
still be infected even if the symptoms go away. That is why a follow-up visit
is important. To avoid spreading the infection the person should not have sex
until the doctor says that it is cured. It can take up to fourteen days. This
stops the Ping Pong effect.

GENITAL HERPES

This infection is caused by the Herpes simplex virus. The symptoms are
similar, and can result from either oral-to-genital or genital-to-genital
contact. The virus causes blisters on the genitals, similar to the cold sores
that occur on the mouth. Cold sores on the mouth are also caused by the herpes
virus. These infections are caused by viruses cures are not available. It has
been estimated that approximately 1 in 6 people in Australia has had a history
of genital herpes at some time.

Not all people infected with the herpes ...

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-Bathing in salt water -Drinking plenty of
water -If urination is painful, urinating in a hot bath or, for women, using
both hands to separate -the lips of the vulva to achieve a free stream of urine,
preventing urine from touching the
ulcers. -Wearing loose, cotton underpants and avoiding tight trousers -
aspirin

Anti-Herpes Drugs: Acyclovir

The use of condoms during vaginal and anal intercourse reduces the risk
of genital herpes, but protects only those areas in contact with the condom.
Because herpes can be transmitted from mouth-to-genitals condoms or dental dams
may be used during oral sex. If there are sores , it is important to avoid
oral sex. Because herpes can be ...

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