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 Gonorrhea and anybody that has had contact (see above) with the person.
Pelvic inflammatory disease.
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Etiology-- Gonorrhea.
Type of organism--Bacteria.
Specific symptoms--PID causes the Formation of adhesions, frequently massive, between pelvic organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, bowel and pelvic sidewalls. Bowel symptoms such as abdominal cramps and constipation are frequent. Heavy periods or intermenstrual irregular bleeding.
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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 effects are temporary but if left untreated can be permanent. .
Medication-- High dose antibiotics.
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 STD and anybody that had contact (see: modes of transmission) with the person.
Chlamydia.
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Etiology-- Chlamydia trachomatis.
Type of organism--Bacteria.
Specific symptoms-- Abnormal genital discharge or pain during urination, which appear within 1 to 3 weeks after exposure. In women, Chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and thus potential infertility, inflamed rectum, and inflammation of the lining of the eye. Half of infected women and 25 percent of infected men may have no symptoms whatsoever.
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Specific modes of transmission-- the exchange of body fluids such as sexual contact, kissing and oral sex.
