Genital Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2) (Kluwer). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2 Herpes may play a role in the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Herpes can make people more susceptible to HIV infection and it can make HIV infected individuals more infections (Kluwer).Genital herpes can be spread by people with no noticeable symptoms. The virus is transmitted through kissing, touching, and caressing infected areas. It can also be spread through anal sex, oral sex, and vaginal sex.
What is genital human papillomavirus HPV? HPV is known as Genital human papillomavirus, it is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). 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.
An uncommon symptom is pain or swelling in the testicles. Symptoms that affect both men and women who have anal intercourse may experience infection in the rectum, which can cause rectal pain, discharge, or bleeding. Chlamydia can also be found in the throats of women and men having oral sex with an infected partner. 4. How is the disease treated?
Not keeping clean after sex can also cause bacteria to get into your system and cause an infection. Also, using a spermicide or a diaphragm during sex can also cause a UTI. Some women are more prone to bladder infections if they do not drink enough fluids, have diabetes, or are pregnant. Kidney stones or enlarges prostate glands also increase the risk of infection because they block the flow of urine from the bladder. Using feminine hygiene products that contain deodorant can also cause urinary tract infections despite their publicity in the media.
Gonnorhea is a very common disease. CDC estimates gonnorhea effects about 700,00 people in the U.S. each year. Less then half of these cases are reported. Gonnorhea can affect anyone who is sexually active. The most common reports of gonnorhea are from sexually active teenagers, young adults, and black people.
There are many agents in the environment that can have a detrimental effect on developing foetuses. These external agents are called teratogens and they can cause damage or death during prenatal development. (Bee, H. 2010) One of these teratogens is legal drugs. Most of these drugs particular the prescription and over-the-counter are safe for pregnant women but, there are some drugs that can have harmful effects like for example thalidomide, DES and the most dangerous ones are cigarettes and alcohol. It is well know that cigarettes are unhealthy for the smoker reducing the oxygen in the body.
Most addictive drug b. Contains poisonous chemicals (there are more than 4,000 chemical compounds in second hand smoke of which 200 of them are poisonous). c. Leads to lung cancer, serious illnesses, and death. d. The risk for cardio vascular disesase is 70 percent greater for smokers. (Donatelle, 2010) 3.
The virus commonly spreads through skin-to-skin contact. This includes sexual contact or touching or scratching the bumps and then touching the skin. Handling objects that have the virus on them, such as a towel, can also result in infection. The virus can spread from one part of the body to another or to other people. The virus can be spread among children at day care or at school.
Two Risk Factors for GI Disease in Older Adults Your name QCC Nursing 102 Helicobacter pylori and the excessive use of NSAIDs increase the risk for GI diseases in older adults. H. pylori is a bacteria that according to the CDC more than 50% of the worlds population is infected with. (Snyder, D., 2005). Yet, if you ask the common layperson about it, they do not have a clue what it is or its consequences. On the other hand, if you mention NSAIDs like Motrin and Aleve you get a different response.
Priscilla Torres English 112 Dr. Melvile November 28 2011 The Human Papilliomavirus The Human Papilliomavirus which is known as HPV is a sexually transmitted disease. It affects the body in different ways and it may come in different types. There are over 200 of viruses which are usually passed through sexual contact ("HPV Symptoms and Tests"). Some are also transmitted by skin to skin contact which are vaginal, anal and oral sex with someone who already is infected with the virus. According to CDC kissing or touching a partner’s genitals with the mouth can also transmit the virus.