Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . . You should get tested and have regular checkups with a health care provider who can help assess and manage your risk, answer your questions, and diagnose and treat an STD STI if needed Starting treatment quickly is important to prevent transmission of infections to other people and to minimize the long-term complications of STDs STIs
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . . STDs, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are typically caused by bacteria or viruses and are passed from person to person during sexual contact with the penis, vagina, anus, or mouth The symptoms of STDs STIs vary between individuals, depending on the cause, and many people may not experience symptoms at all
What causes sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually . . . - NICHD There are three major causes of STDs STIs: Bacteria, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis; Viruses, including HIV AIDS, herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Zika
How can men reduce the risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease . . . STDs can be passed on to the fetus during pregnancy or delivery A person with an STD other than HIV is two to five times more likely to contract the HIV virus than a person without an STD If a person is already HIV positive, having another STD increases the chances that they will pass the HIV virus on to their sexual partner
How do health care providers diagnose a sexually transmitted disease . . . Any person who is sexually active should discuss his or her risk factors for STDs STIs with a health care provider and ask about getting tested If you are sexually active, it is important to remember that you may have an STD STI and not know it because many STDs STIs do not cause symptoms You should get tested and have regular checkups with a health care provider who can help assess and
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Resources - NICHD STD Wizard is a free interactive online tool based on the CDC STD Treatment Guidelines This tool allows individuals to analyze their STD STI risk based on their demographics and behaviors and recommends tests and vaccines based on individual responses These recommendations can be used to start a discussion with the user's health care provider
What are some types of and treatments for sexually transmitted diseases . . . Approximately 20 different infections are known to be transmitted through sexual contact Although NICHD does study STIs, their prevention, and their effects on pregnancy and long-term health, the Institute is not the lead agency aiming to understand STIs
Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) FAQs - NICHD The STD Wizard is available in both English and Spanish How can I avoid getting an STD STI? The most reliable ways to avoid STDs STIs are to abstain from sexual contact or to be in a long-term monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is uninfected 1 In addition, the following measures can also help you avoid STIs: