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Viral Infections
Human Immunodeficiency
Virus (HIV):HIV, is a
virus that weakens the immune system. The immune system is responsible for
fighting off illnesses and germs that cause diseases.
Human Papillomavirus
(HPV):Human Papillomavirus, also known as venereal,
anogenital, or genital warts, and condylomata acuminate,
is group of viruses that includes more then a hundred different strains.
Some of these viruses can be sexually transmitted and infect the genital
area of both men and women. The virus lives within the skin or mucous
membrane while commonly not showing any signs or symptoms.
Genital Herpes:Genital Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1(HSV-1) and
type 2 (HSV-2). The majority of Genital Herpes cases are due to HSV-2 and
have minimal to no symptoms. It is transmitted through contact with an
infected are which can include sexual contact.
Hepatitis B Virus:
Hepatitis B is a liver disease cause by the Hepatitis B Virus
and takes 6 weeks to 6 months from the time of exposure to become detectable
within the body. It can be either newly acquired (self-limiting) or chronic.
Chronic cases are significantly more sever and are more common in
individuals who contract the virus at an older age. According to the CDC,
among persons with chronic HBV infection, the risk for premature death from
cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is 15%–25%.
Bacterial Infections
Chlamydia:
Chlamydia, also known as "The Clam" and "Gooey Stuff", is a bacterial
infection caused by Chlamydia
Trachomatis. It is known as the “Silent” STI due to it’s lack of
symptoms in most individuals who are infected. Chlamydia can do serious
irreversible damage including infertility in women and sterility in men.
Gonorrhea:Gonorrhea, also known as "dose", "clap", and the "drip", is a bacterial
infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This bacteria can live and
multiple in areas of the body like; the cervix (opening of the womb), the
uterus (womb), the fallopian tube (egg canals), the urethra (urine canal),
the mouth, the throat, the anus, and eyes.
Syphilis:
Syphilis, also known as"Pox" and "Bad Blood", is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidun
which is an organism passed through direct contact. Syphilis is known as
“the great imitator” because of the similarity between it’s symptoms and
that of other infections.
Parasitic Infection
Trichomoniasis (Trich):
Trichomoniasis is a genital infection caused by a single-celled
protozoan parasite named Trichomonas vaginalis.
Information for this website was collected from the
Department of Health and Human Services: Center for Disease Control and
Prevention as well as from the HIV/AIDS/STI FACTS BOOK, Second Edition,
2003 Compiled by Dr. John o. Chikwem, Susan D. Chikwem, and Dr. Delroy Louden,
Lincoln University, PA, USA
