what is the difference between a bacterial and viarl sexually transmitted disease?

what is the difference between a bacterial and viarl sexually transmitted disease?

nitas21
bacterial infections i believe can be treated with antibiotics and goes away. Viral infections are not curable..

*.*Mel*.*
i could be wrong, but i believe one is curibale the other isnt!

al_micro_girl
Bacterial STDs like Syphilis, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are curable. Viral STDs like herpes and warts are not curable - you can only use medicine to suppress out-breaks.
Many times, both types of infections are asymptomatic in women (meaning, you don't know you've got it until it's too late). This can lead to unfixable damage, and bad times.

gumdropgirl6
Bacteria are tiny microorganisms that have a cell wall, a ring of DNA, and some ribosomes.

Viruses are extremely small packets of DNA wrapped in a protein coat. They don't contain much more than that and can't survive nor replicate on their own.

Bacterial STDs are caused by bacteria. Bacteria can be killed with antibiotics.

Viral STDs are caused by viruses. Viruses cannot be killed with antibiotics, but many viral illnesses can be prevented with vaccines.

Bacterial STDs include: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis
Viral STDs include: HIV, herpes, genital warts, hepatitis B

Add your own answer in the comments! Learn about different types of STDs and the effects on the body in both women and men. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Info Blog.

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