SEXUALLY

TRANSMITTED
DISEASES
 Preventive measures:-
Definition:- For adults:
Any disease transmitted by sexual contact; caused by microorganisms that Avoid sexual contact with multiple Partners
survive on the skin or mucus membrane of the genital area; or transmitted
Control measures:-
via semen, and vaginal secretions or blood during intercourse.
the incidence of gonorrhoea can be controlled by :-

a) avoiding sexual contact with gonorrhoea infected person

b) disinfecting the patient’s articles

c) burning patient’s soiled dressing.

Diagnostic tests:- Causes:-
 urine test Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted
 Swab of affected area a swab of your throat, urethra, vagina or infections (STIs) can be caused by:
rectum may collect bacteria that can be identified in a laboratory.
 Enzyme immunoassays (EIAs)
 Bacteria (gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydia)

 Parasites

 Viruses (human papillomavirus, genital herpes, HIV)

Risk Factors:-

 Having unprotected sex.

 Injecting drugs.
 Having sexual contact with multiple partners.
Clinical manifestation:-
(In males)
A) Greenish Yellow Discharge From Penis

B) Painful Urination (Micturition)

C) Frequency And Urgency Of Urine

(In females)
A) Yellow Or White Discharge From Vagina

B) Lower Abdomen Or Pelvic Pain.

C) Burning Micturition

D) Frequency And Urgency Of Urine

E) Red, Itchy Eyes

F) Spotting After Intercourse

G) Swelling Of Vulva