TITLE:
Impact of sexually transmitted infections on women health
AUTHORS:
Manisha Yadav, Neha Verma, Rakesh Singh Dhanda
KEYWORDS:
Sexually Transmitted Infections; Syphilis; Gonorrhea; Chlamydia; Trichomonas; Ge-nital Herpes; HPV; HIV
JOURNAL NAME:
Health,
Vol.5 No.8,
August
6,
2013
ABSTRACT: Sexually transmitted infections
(STIs) are the infections that can be transmitted from one sex partner, who already
has such infection, to another. The causes of STIs in human are very well elucidated
and their causative agents are identified as
bacteria, parasites and viruses. The worldwide epidemiology of more than
20 types of STIs has been established, which
includes diseases like Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Genital herpes, HIV/ AIDS, HPV, Syphilis and Trichomoniasis. Though STIs affect both men and women
indiscriminately, however, the pathophysiology
of disease is more obvious among women. Other than abstinence, the most
effective way to prevent the transmission or acquisition of STIs is to use a condom
during sexual intercourse. Condoms are effective in decreasing the transmission
of HIV. However, once contacted, STIs caused by bacteria or parasites can be treated
with antibiotics. STIs caused by a virus may not virtually have any cure though
the medicines may keep the disease under control. Correct usage of preventive
measures greatly reduces but does not completely eliminate the risk of catching
or spreading STIs.