Yes, these words need to be written in a bigger font size. At least that would be helpful in creating awareness about the ever-increasing threats of sexually transmitted diseases or STD. Every day a number of people, especially teenagers and youth are falling prey to this monster. Let us look more into the details.
Symptoms of STD
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or Venereal diseases VD are diseases that can be transmitted through body contact during sex by sexual contact, including vagina, penis, anal and oral sex. The causing agents are types of bacteria, viruses and parasites.
In total there are about 25 different sexually transmitted diseases. Some of these show no symptoms while other show a variety of them including:
A lot of genital dischargeUrination may be painfulSex may be painful
One may find a swelling and inflammation in the genitals
Loss of appetite, nausea, body pain and fatigue are also common symptoms
Some people may develop warts in the genital area.
Prevention of STDThe best cure for STD is prevention, rather than a medical cure, since it is very tough to treat many of the diseases. Plus some do recur after effective treatment and healing periods.Preventative tips include:
Use protection before having sex.Be faithful to your spouse, significant other, mate or partner.Abstinance.
Help from hotlines:
Emergency Response 1-800-232-4636
HIV/AIDS 1-800-232-4636
Immunization 1-800-232-4636
STDs 1-800-232-4636
Traveler’s Health 1-877-394-8747
Taking medicines or injections can treat, even cure some STD patients. And for those with cases that can’t be cured, there are medicines and treatments today to help relieve most of the uncomfortable symptoms. So be careful because you have only one life.For more information and statistics on the latest public health concerns, including the latest information about STDs, reach out to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, U.S.A.
Call: (404) 639-3311 / Public Inquiries: (404) 639-3534 / (800) 311-3435.
Visit them online at: http://www.cdc.gov for a health directory from A to Z. Mail inquiries to:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Inquiries/MASO
Mailstop E11
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
U.S.A.
You can visit their online library, sign up for their news publications, check out their vaccine and immunization information and much more.
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