Sexually Transmitted Infections?

Sexually Transmitted Infections?which STIs can be contracted through kissing? And what are their signs and symptoms?

xpatinasia
If you mean "kissing a mouth, which has not been near any other part of a person's body", mononucleosis.

Alex
mouth herpes (coldsores)? i think thats about it. just dont kiss someone with a coldsore.

LINDSEY S
Cold sores can be passed through kissing but they are not considered to be an sti when you get they occur on the mouth. You an also get mono but again that isn't considered to be an sti. You're not likely to get chlamydia or syphilis from just kissing.

moi
cold sores..
However...

STI's-
-An STI (sexually transmitted infection) is…
oPassed on through vaginal, oral or anal sex
oTransmitted through fluid exchange or skin-to-skin contact
-Pelvic Inflamitory Disease (PID)- bacterial
oSymptoms: pain in pelvic region, fevers, pain/bleeding before/after sex
oDamage: infertility
oTreatment: both partners take antibiotics
-Chlamydia- bacterial
oSymptoms: (M) 25% asymptomatic, burning during urination, watery discharge, (F) 75% asymptomatic, abdominal pain, vaginal discharge/bleeding, nausea, fever
oDamage: PID
oTreatment: both partners take antibiotics
-Gonorrhea- bacterial
oSymptoms: 2-10 days after infection, (M) pus like discharge, pain during urination, (F) pus like discharge, vaginal soreness, irregular bleeding, pain during urination
oDamage: PID in women, sterility
oTreatment: both partners take antibiotics (penicillin) 1-2 weeks
-Syphilis- bacterial
oSymptoms: painless chancre sore in genitals 10 days-3 mos after infection, (untreated) skin rash, hair loss, sore throat, fatigue, fever
oDamage: heart failure, blindness, damage to brain and spinal cord
oTreatment: both partners take antibiotics
-Genital Warts (HPV)- Virus
oSymptoms: little clusters of warts, in and on genitals and throat
oDamage: increased risk of cervical cancer
oTreatment: surgery/cream, not curable
-Trichomoniasis- parasite
oSymptoms: transmitted – sex, bathing suits, wet towels, (F) burning during urination, red/swollen vaginal opening, foamy discharge (M) asymptomatic, discharge/itching/lesions
oDamage: UTIs
oTreatment: oral meds
-Genital Herpes- virus
oSymptoms: skin-to-skin contact w/ lesions.. painful blisterlike lesions, itching/burning, symptoms prominent 2-10 days later, for 2-3 weeks, asymptomatic
oDamage: reaccuring outbreas, cervical cancer, can be transmitted to baby
oTreatment: no cure, meds- pain relievers, reducing outbreaks
-Pubic Lice- parasite
oSymptoms: insect found in pubic hair, feeds oh blood (burrows in skin) can also be found on eyebrows, eyelashes, armpits, etc
oDamage: inconvenience
oTreatment: over the counter cream (lice) Rx meds (larvae)
-HIV- virus
oAcquired Immuno- Deficiency Syndrome, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
oSymptoms: 1-2 mos after infection- brief illness similar to cold/flu, 7-10 years later- weight loss, night sweats, swollen lymph nodes, diarrhea, fatigue
oDamage: eventually develop AIDS, 1+ opportunistic infections, gradual debilitation, death
oTransmitted Through: breast milk, blood, semen, vaginal fluids
o**You don't die from AIDS, you die from the infections
-Prevention- all STIs
oThe only 100% effective way to prevent STIs is abstinance.
oResponse:
•Seek medical attn immediately
•Inform Partners
•Encourage partners to get treatment
•Abstain from contact while infectious

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