12 TRUTHS MOST PEOPLE WONT TELL YOU ABOUT STDs:
12 TRUTHS MOST PEOPLE WONT TELL YOU ABOUT SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS :
1. Sexually transmitted infections/diseases are MORE common than you think.
2. Condoms DO NOT protect you against all types of STDs.
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3. Some may NOT show obvious SYMPTOMS.
4. Some cause irreversible damage within a very short time.
5. Some can lead to COMPLICATIONS that may manifest 15 to 30 years later
6. STIs still contribute largely to infertility.
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7. When infected, you must do CONTACT TRACING of recent sexual partners, so they can be treated.
8. NEW sexual partners should screen/test before engaging in sexual activities.
9. You CAN’T treat all STIs with same medications.
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10. If in PREGNANCY , it can lead to Miscarriage, Eye infection, pnuemonia, blindness, deafness and brain damage to the baby.
11. Some are associated with cancers( eg. Human Papillomavirus)
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12. 30 different bacteria, viruses & parasites are known to be transmitted through sexual contact.
8 of these 30, are linked with the highest incidence of STDs.
4 of these 8 are currently curable ( Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea & Trichomonas).
4 are Viral infections &
are incurable (Hepatitis B, Herpes Simplex virus, HIV & Human Papillomavirus).
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