Bacterial STDs

As a result, many infected persons continue to be sexually active, not even aware that they are spreading a dangerous disease. .
             Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), is an extremely serious complication of Chlamydia. PID is a major cause of infertility in the U.S. today. Unfortunately, for a woman later in life attempting to become pregnant, PID is often the cause of her inability to do so. Many times these infections are not even diagnosed until failure to conceive becomes an issue. .
             At this time, pregnant women can be treated with sophisticated medications without fear of damage to their unborn fetus. Penicillin, which is often used to treat others STDs, is not effective against Chlamydia. All medications must be finished, and further testing to make certain the infection is treated should be performed prior to resuming sexual activity. Partners must be notified; past and present, of your infection so they, too, may be treated responsibly. .
             GONORRHEA.
             Gonorrhea, also known as the "clap", is also a bacterium. Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus is spread through oral/anal/genital contact. In men, the most common symptoms are a cloudy discharge from the penis and burning during urination. If this disease is left untreated, many complications can result. The prostate gland and epididymis may become painful and inflamed. Proctitis is a.
             rectal infection that has an anal discharge and is most common in male homosexuals. Throat infections can also occur via oral sex. In women, a vaginal discharge may or may not be present. .
             Infection may spread to the fallopian tubes, which causes severe pelvic pain, leading to scarring. The infection may also spread to the rectum. .
             Gonorrhea may spread to the rest of the body, causing joint pain and stiffness, fever and rash. .
             Conjunctivitis is an infection and inflammation in the eye, which can occur when a person with Gonorrhea rubs their eyes after touching infected body fluids.