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5 Most Common STDs In Men You Should Know

Any disease contracted through sexual intercourse is known and referred to as Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) it is otherwise known as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Most STDs are transmitted during unprotected sexual activities. Some people who have STDs spread it unconsciously, due to the fact that the signs and symptoms are not noticeable, though some STDs have records of severe symptoms. They may come as sores on the genital organs, inflammation of organs, rashes throughout the body and so on as there are many symptoms that one infected with STDs may notice. These STDs are caused by various microorganisms such as virus, bacteria and sometimes parasites. While most STDs can be treated through the use of strong antibiotics, some others are resistant and require more strenuous measures.

SOME OF THE COMMON STDs MEN MUST LOOK OUT FOR

Men who engage in sexual activities especially unprotected sexual activity should be aware of the listed common STDs and protect themselves as the popular saying goes, “it is better to prevent than to be curing”.

  1. CHLAMYDIA

This is a very common bacterial sexually transmitted disease. The bacterium involved in causing this disease is the Chlamydia trachomatis. Most sexually active young men tend to get this disease more easily. It does not show predominant signs and symptoms, but an infection of the testes, epididymis, and urethra may be found. The Chlamydia tends to act as a silent infection but can be very harmful if not detected and treated on time. Chlamydia can be treated by the use of strong antibiotics. It is also worthy to note that even after treatment, you can still contract it again, especially when your sexual partner did treat the own properly. This disease is not limited to men because females can get it as well.

  1. SYPHILIS

This is another common bacterial infection, the involved in causing this infection is the Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is very silent sexually transmitted disease since the person infected with it can stay years before severe symptoms manifest. Common symptoms of syphilis include rashes on the skin, swollen lymph nodes, arthritis and so on. The good news is syphilis can be treated with antibiotics.

  1. GONORRHEA

Gonorrhea is another common infection caused by bacteria; gonorrhea also does not have notable signs and symptoms. The bacterium that causes gonorrhea is the Neisseria gonorrhea. The treatment of gonorrhea can be done using antibiotics.

  1. HIV/AIDS

This is the sexually transmitted disease that the whole world knows about. HIV is the Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus and it is the virus responsible for causing AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). This particular disease is majorly feared among other STDs mainly for the fact it has no known cure yet though when detected on time, the effect can be suppressed and managed by many known medications. It has no defined symptoms and can last for a very long period of time up to 10 years in the host body before manifestation. Regular testing is required to avoid late detection.

  1. GENITAL HERPES

This is a sexually transmitted disease that causes sore on the sexually exposed parts of the body. It is known as the HSV (Herpes Simplex Viruses), the symptoms may not be severe but can easily be transmitted even without noticing it.

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