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area. You can even get same day std testing without the need for an appointment. Nobody wants to contract a sexually transmittable
disease (STD). In that case, you may be wondering what STD's are and how you can prevent them. What Are STDs? STDs are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transmitted between humans through sexual intercourse, or by sharing needles. The vast majority of STDs are asymptomatic, or, if they do show symptoms, they mimic those of other illnesses. Despite national awareness campaigns targeting people of all ages, the levels of STDs continue to rise across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 19 million new cases of STDs a year (2012 figures). Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the two most common illnesses that are reported. The HPV virus, is found in almost every sexually active woman, and this STD virus is linked to the development of ovarian cancer. Genital warts are also reasonably common. Put together, these illnesses have been linked to a range of different cancers, including the throat (pharynx), penis, vagina, vulva, and anus. Figures have also shown that, in 2006, some 1,106,400 people were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. It is also estimated that around 56,300 people become infected with HIV every year in this country alone. HIV/AIDS is perhaps the best known, and most lethal STD, but there are many others as well. Syphilis, for instance, is quite easy to treat, although it can be very dangerous if left untreated. In certain parts of the country, there has been a sharp rise in the number of people diagnosed with syphilis. And, of course, there is the common herpes simplex virus, which manifests itself through cold sores, which is also a form of STD.
Why Are STDs Dangerous? Different STDs have different potential consequences. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most reported STDs and, if left untreated, they can cause infertility in men and women alike. It is also very easy to transmit both diseases. The HPV virus has different consequences depending on its strain. Generally, it is almost harmless, with only a small chance of fertility issues if left untreated. Treatment may have to be permanent as well. HIV/AIDS can lay dormant for a long time, and it can be almost fully asymptomatic for years. It is an incurable and life threatening illness, however, and it does require treatment with anti-retroviral drugs for life. The sooner people receive a diagnosis and can start their treatment, the better their quality of life will be. Once per year, sexually active people should be tested. If syphilis is left untreated, it can have a range of negative consequences. These include severe damage to the nervous system, hair loss, and high fevers. Syphilis can easily be treated.
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