What is STI?

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection that has been transmitted through sexual activity. Some well -known STI examples are syphilis, AIDS, herpes and gonorrhea. Doctors prefer to use the term "STI" rather than sexually transmitted diseases (STD), because it is possible that someone will be infected without showing signs of the disease, which means that people who are asymptomatic can be infected. STIs are a serious problem in many parts of the world because it is difficult to prevent and treat without access to the right materials. One of the first STIs identified was Syphilis, a disease that once ravaged European society. Sti were also known as venereal diseases, Venus, the Roman goddess of love or "social illness". In the mid -20th century, people were aware of the list of laundry sti, many of which became Curable with the advent of penicillin. Towards the end of the 20th century, howeverwith new treatments for these malignant infections.

Sti can be fungal, viral, bacterial or parasitic. Many STIs can be undergoing non -sexual contact, which leads some healthcare professionals to call them sexually transmitted infections to remind people that there are many vectors for disease transfer, such as needle injuries and incorrect hygiene. Generally, STI passes through direct contact of body fluid, which means that the risk of sti infection can be significantly reduced by barriers during sexual contact. For this reason, many health teachers support the use of condoms and dental dams.

Once the STI has been infected, there are lifts of treatment, depending on the type of infection. In some cases, antibiotics or antivirals may be used to treat STI and use the patient's body to eliminate the help of the immune system. In other cases, as with AIDS or herpes, there is no treatment, although medicines can be used to treat symptoms or reduce the patient's viral load.

In the developing world, sexually transmitted infections are the main problem, because preventive tools such as condoms are either unavailable or socially unacceptable. Treatment can be difficult as soon as someone has been infected because proper drugs may not be available, or the patient may not be able to maintain a drug regime that requires more treatment. Some scientists have caused fears that partially completed treatment and extensive degree of infection can be created new versions of STI, which could be difficult to treat in the future.