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All You Need To Know About STD
[b]chlamydia[/b]
chlamydia is actually a group of different infections caused by different strains of the chlamydia bacterium:chlamydia pneumonia causes a type of walking pneumonia
chlamydia psittaci causes a type of pneumonia caused by birds
chlamydia trachomatis causes various sexually transmitted diseases
chlamydia trachomatis is currently one of the most common and widespread bacterial stds in the united states. it is estimated that more than 4 million people are infected each year. rates of chlamydia in the united states are highest in the west and midwest, with missouri having above average numbers.
[color=red]symptoms[/color]
asymptomatic
it is called asymptomatic if there are no symptoms
in the beginning chlamydia may not make you feel anything so you may not even know you have it
it can just come and go
those who do notice that they have this infection will have certain symptoms for weeks or months, depending on the severity of the infection and whether treatment was undertaken early, or not at all. but, as it gets worse, you will begin to experience different symptoms
in pre-puberty girls
vaginal discharge and odor (vaginitis)
in post-puberty girls
discharge (off-white) and odor which comes from the cervix being infected
in women
chlamydia is often silent in women, with up to 90% of women asymptomatic. women can carry the bacteria for months or even years without knowing it. this makes screening very important.
symptoms can start to occur within 3 weeks after getting the infection and include the following:
constant lower abdominal pain
mild, milky or yellow mucus-like vaginal discharge
nausea and fever
pain during urination
pain during sexual intercourse
spotting between periods
chlamydia can also lead to:
cervicitis which is inflammation of the cervix.
5-13% of the women in the u.s. who get chlamydia get cervicitis.
salpingitis which is inflammation of the fallopian tubes
ectopic pregnancy
if a pregnant woman has chlamydia trachomatis the risk of an ectopic pregnancy is much higher. this is where the fetus does not grow in the womb but in the ectopic tubes.
chlamydia can silently linger for months without symptoms and the infection may move inside the body if it is not treated, where it may cause:
epidydimitis in men
pelvic inflammatory disease
pelvic inflammatory disease (pid) causes:
infertility
chronic pain
even death
in men
chlamydia causes something called non-specific urethritis (nsu) which can produce symptoms such as:
burning on urination (non-gonoccocal urethritis (ngu))
groin pain and swelling (epididymitis)
irritation around opening of the penis
mild, sticky, milky or mucus-like discharge from penis
pain when [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord112][CodeWord112][/url]
swollen testes (which if not treated can lead to infertility)
testicular pain
symptoms may seem to "come and go"
in babies
1/4 of babies passing down the infected birth canal will get chlamydia pneumonia
1/2 of all babies born to infected women after delivery through the birth canal will develop chlamydial conjunctivitis (pink eye) a week after birth
in severe cases blindness may occur
the bacteria can be easily passed to the developing child within the uterus
the child may have respiratory diseases for a long time if not treated
other conditions
the infection can occur in the pharynx (throat) from oral-genital contact
the infection can be spread to the eyes causing inflammation of the lining of the eye (pink eye)
in tropical climates, a particular strain of c. trachomatis causes an std called lymphogranuloma venereum (lgv) which can get into the skin through tiny cuts.
after months or years it can spread to other lymph nodes causing:
genital problems
pain
proctitis (inflamed rectum)
skin breakdown (ulceration)
swelling
[color=red]transmission[/color]
the bacteria causing the infection is transmitted by direct person-to-person contact through:
blood
passing it to a baby during birth
semen from the penis
touching eyes when infected
vaginal fluid
risk groups
babies (from infected mothers)
sexually active people, regardless of their sexual preference
sexually active teenagers (about 45%)
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diagnosis [/color]
if you have certain symptoms or feel differently to how you normally feel and have been with an infected person, go to a doctor for confirmation.
chlamydial infection can be confused with gonorrhea because the symptoms of both diseases are similar and in some situations they occur together.
laboratory tests
a sample of the patient's genital secretions is tested in a laboratory using one of a wide variety of quick and inexpensive laboratory tests
culture
growing the organism in specialized tissue culture is one of the most definitive tests.
these tests are:
difficult to do
expensive
test results not available for 3-7 days
dna amplification
a process called dna amplification is used to detect the genes of the organisms in genital secretions ([url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord109][CodeWord109][/url]). this method does not require an invasive sample, pelvic examination or swabbing of the penis
these tests are:
less expensive
more rapid
performed during a routine checkup
slightly less accurate
results available within 24 hours
amplicor chlamydia trachomatis test
recently, a new chlamydia test became available called amplicor chlamydia trachomatis test, which is carried out using:
a sample of a man's [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord109][CodeWord109][/url]
a swab from a woman's cervix or urethra
results are available within 4 hours and not 3-7 days
[color=red]prevention[/color]
due to lack of symptoms people who are infected with chlamydia may unknowingly infect their sex partners.
if you are sexually active, you can lower your risk by following these guidelines:
abstinence is the only way to be 100% sure of protection from chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases
drugs reduce your ability to make sensible decisions, such a:
becoming sexually intimate when drinking alcohol and/or taking drugs
condoms or diaphragms should be used during sexual intercourse:
anal
oral
vaginal
form a monogamous relationship
be tested before you have sex
both partners are faithful
limit your number of sexual partners
risk increases as number of partners increases
persons who have more than one sex partner, especially women under 25, should be tested regularly
regular check-ups for std's
do not wait for symptoms to appear
testing should be part of your regular examination
recommendations
annual screening of all sexually active females under 20 years of age
pregnant women should be tested
women with infection of the cervix should be tested
screening of women over 20 with one or more risk factors for chlamydia:
diaphragm contraception
lack of condom
multiple sex partners
new sex partner
[color=red][treatment[/color]
chlamydia can be in your body for a very long time unless treated with antibiotics. usually this consists of a 7-10 day treatment program.
a number of antibiotics are used to treat chlamydial infections including:
amoxicillin
azithromycin (one-day course)
doxycycline (seven day course) *
erythromycin *
tetracycline (some people are allergic to the drug)
ofloxacin
* able to be used during pregnancy
note
penicillin is not effective against chlamydial infections
the prescribed medication should be taken, even after symptoms disappear, until advised by your health practitioner
all sexual partners of a person with chlamydial infection need to be evaluated and treated to prevent re-infection.
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All You Need To Know About STD
[b]gonorrhea[/b]
gonorrhea gonococcal infection (clap, drip)
gonorrhea is:
an infection that is spread through sexual contact with another person
caused by a bacterium, neisseria gonorrhoeae
second only to chlamydial infections in the number of reported cases.
the gonorrhea germs are found in the mucous areas of the body:
genital tract
penis
rectum
throat
vagina
in women
the opening (cervix) to the womb (uterus) from the birth canal is the first place of infection
the disease can spread into the womb and fallopian tubes, resulting in pelvic inflammatory disease (pid) which can cause infertility in up to 10% of infected women and tubal (ectopic) pregnancy
risk groups
any person who is sexually active can be infected with gonorrhea
common among younger people, ages 15-30, who have multiple sex partners
increases in gonorrhea have been found among men who have sex with men
occurs more frequently in urban areas than in rural areas.
[color=red]transmission[/color]
gonorrhea is spread
through sexual contact including:
penis to vagina (infection rate for males 30-50%, females 60-90%)
penis to mouth,
penis to rectum
mouth to vagina
from mother to child as the child passes through the birth canal during delivery causing:
eye infections
in children, usually due to sexual abuse it is found in the:
genital tract
mouth
rectum
other risk factors
an infected person can spread the infection to another area of their body by touching the infected area and transferring the excretions
clothing or wash cloths of infected people can spread the infection
[color=red]symptoms [/color]
in men:
creamy or green, pus-like discharge from the penis
painful urination (burning sensation)
testicular pain
in women:
bleeding between periods
creamy or green, pus-like or bloody vaginal discharge
excessive bleeding during menstrual period
irritation of the vulva
lower abdominal pain
painful intercourse
painful urination (burning sensation)
rectal infection
throat infection
rectal infection:
constipation
creamy, pus-like discharge
itching
painful bowel movement with blood in [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord113][CodeWord113][/url]
rectal bleeding
symptoms usually appear 2-7 days after infection in males, but it can sometimes take up to 30 days for symptoms to appear.
often there are no symptoms at all in:
10-15 % of men
80% of women
people with no symptoms are at risk of developing complications from gonorrhea and can unknowingly spread the infection.
from the time of infection gonorrhea can be spread and will continue to be spread until properly treated.
past infection does not make a person im***e to gonorrhea and previous infections with gonorrhea may allow complications to occur more rapidly and increase your risk of getting hiv.
long term complications
in men
epididymitis
an inflammation of the testicles that can cause sterility
in women
abscesses
ectopic pregnancy
a pregnancy outside of the uterus
pelvic inflammatory disease (pid)
an ascending infection that spreads from the vagina and cervix to the uterus and fallopian tubes, which can lead to sterility
perihepatitis
an infection around the liver
sterility
in newborns
gonorrhea can be transmitted to newborns.
[color=red]diagnosis [/color]
many doctors prefer to use more than one test to increase the chance of an accurate diagnosis. there are three laboratory techniques usually used to diagnose gonorrhea:
staining biological samples
staining biological samples directly for the bacterium is carried out by placing on a slide a sample of the discharge from the penis or cervix and staining it with a dye
the doctor can usually give you the test results during the consultation
this test is more accurate for men than women, as only 1 in 2 women with the infection have a positive stain
detection of bacterial genes or nucleic acid (dna) test
detection of bacterial genes or nucleic acid (dna) test is carried out using [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord109][CodeWord109][/url] or cervical swabs to detect the genes of the bacteria
this test is often more accurate than culturing the bacteria
[color=red]treatment [/color]
gonorrhea is treated with penicillin or other antibiotics in pill form or by injection, however, the disease is becoming more and more resistant to many standard medications.
antibiotics that are currently used are:
cefixime
ceftriaxone
ciprofloxacin*
ofloxacin*
tetracycline
* the antibiotics ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin should not be taken if you have gonorrhea and are:
pregnant
younger than 18 years old
gonorrhea and chlamydial infection, another common std, often infect people at the same time
a combination of antibiotics is taken which will treat both diseases, such as:
azithromycin
ceftriaxone
doxycycline
all sexual partners should be tested and treated if infected, whether or not they have symptoms of the infection.
if untreated the gonorrhea infection can spread:
into the reproductive tract
and through the bloodstream infecting:
brain (rarely)
heart valves
joints
the most common result of untreated gonorrhea is pelvic inflammatory disease (pid), a serious infection of the female reproductive organs.
gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease (pid) often appears immediately after menstruation and causes:
in women
abscesses
perihepatitis, an infection around the liver, as a long-term complication
scar tissue to form in the fallopian tubes
sterilization in females
the embryo to implant in the tube causing a tubal (ectopic) pregnancy, which can result in miscarriage and sometimes death of the mother
the fertilized egg not to pass into the uterus if the tubes are partially scarred
in men
arthritis
epididymitis, an inflammation of the testicles that can cause sterility in the long term
other organ infections
skin problems
swelling of the testicles and penis
approximately 2% of persons with untreated gonorrhea may develop disseminated gonococcal infection (dgi).
symptoms include:
arthritis type pain
fever
skin lesions
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Earlier Report on this issue - Sore Throat
Correct indeed my sore throat came from Philippines but the issue is the same. A good forumer also gave the answer which is a throat wash called Peridex - gargle before and it will give 4 hours protection - it is the pink liquid usually found in dentists and according to my friend - who is a dentist and lover of abalone it is very effective.
My fever turned into a real nasty - white throat and unable to swallow for a week until another ent specialist correctly called the problem - another week of serious antibiotics and it has gone but a lesson to all concerned.
It may not be you but if she bbj someone who is not clean then kissing her can also do the trick - her pussy may be clean but her mouth may not and she may not even realise it.
So a nice gargle before going out and going down and you will be much safer in the long run.
from memory my original thread on this one is in Philippines thread
night sweats and red bumps
Dear Fellow,
I heard that HIV symptons include night sweats. please advise if it is true and how you can differentiate the night sweats of HIV from other non-HIV related sickness.
How about some pimple like bumps at the back (shoulder blade) of the body. is this is the so called sores or rushes of HIV?
Thanks in advance
