Sexually Transmitted Infections
Genital Chlamydial Infection
A common sexually transmitted infection among men and women in their early 20s, primarily transmitted through sexual contact affecting the genital and throat mucosa. Symptoms are often minimal or absent, leading to neglect. If left untreated, it can cause fallopian tube damage, pelvic inflammatory disease, and perihepatitis, which may result in infertility or ectopic pregnancy. Treatment involves taking antibiotics, such as Levofloxacin (Cravit) or Azithromycin (Zithromax), and proper treatment can lead to complete recovery.
Gonorrhea Infection
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of the urethra and cervix. In men, it is characterized by painful urination with a burning sensation, while 50% of women show no symptoms. Without appropriate treatment, it can lead to complications such as cervicitis, endometritis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, perihepatitis, and occasionally conjunctivitis, pharyngeal infection, and rectal infection. Treatment involves a single dose of intravenous antibiotics, which typically results in recovery.
Candida Vaginitis
Candida vaginitis is a fungal infection that can occur not only through sexual contact but also as an autoinfection when the body’s resistance is weakened. It is caused by the Candida fungus, leading to inflammation in the vagina, resulting in itching of the vulva and increased discharge. Treatment involves antifungal medications in the form of vaginal tablets or creams, and appropriate treatment leads to recovery.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a bacterial infection transmitted through sexual contact. In the early stages, it presents with painless sores or rashes. If left untreated, the pathogen remains in the body, causing the disease to progress. Treponema pallidum, the bacterium responsible for syphilis, spreads throughout the body via the bloodstream, and years after the initial infection, rubbery lumps can appear on the skin, muscles, and bones, leading to severe complications if the disease advances. Treatment involves antibiotics such as penicillin, and early treatment can lead to a full recovery.
