Etiology--Spirochete Treponema Pallidum.
Specific symptoms--Characterized by a small lesion, called a chancre the secondary stage, a generalized rash appears. Painless ulcers develop in the mouth, and broad, wartlike lesions, may appear in the genital area. Headache, fever, and enlarged lymph glands are sometimes observed. .
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Specific modes of transmission-- the exchange of body fluids such as sexual contact, kissing and oral sex. Infection from contaminated objects is rare because drying quickly kills the bacteria but has been known to happen. A fetus carried by a woman with syphilis may contract the disease, which is called congenital syphilis.
Effects-In most cases the effect are temporary but if left untreated can be permanent. .
Medication--Benzathine Penicillin .
Is STD curable "Yes.
Ways to prevent the specific STD--Don't have sex, two people only having sexual relations with each other, condoms.
Specific description of who needs to be treated if one sexual partner is found to have the STD--The person found to have syphilis and anybody that had contact (see modes of transmission above) with the person.
Gonorrhea.
Etiology-- Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Type of organism "Bacteria.
Specific symptoms--Gonorrhea is often symptom less, and men are more likely to develop symptoms than women are. When present, symptoms include burning urination and penile or vaginal discharge.
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Specific modes of transmission-- the exchange of body fluids such as sexual contact, kissing and oral sex. Infection from contaminated objects is rare because drying quickly kills the bacteria but has been known to happen. A fetus carried by a woman with syphilis may contract the disease.
Effects--In most cases the effect are temporary but if left untreated will be permanent. .
Medication--Gonorrhea is treatable with several antibiotics but has become resistant to many of these drugs in the past several decades.
Is STD curable--Yes.