Sexually transmitted diseases are caused by the transmission of bacteria, parasites or viruses during unprotected sex. The best known are la chlamydiose, syphilis, hepatitis B, HIV, papillomavirus or even genital herpes. While most STDs are easily cured with appropriate care, others can cause complications, even be fatal. Find out what are the symptoms, causes, treatments and means of prevention of STDs.
The term STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) or STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) refers to a disease transmitted to the partner during unprotected sexual intercourse. The disease in question may be of viral origin, as in the case of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)of hepatitis Bfrom human papillomavirus or even of genital herpes, notably. It can also be of bacterial or parasitic origin, as in the case of chlamydiosis, syphilis or of gonorrhea for example. According to a survey by Public Health France, syphilis primarily affects men who have sex with men (85% of cases diagnosed in France), like HIV infection (43% of cases diagnosed are men who have sex with men and 38% are male heterosexuals). In addition, this same study reveals an increase in gonococcal and chlamydia infections in young (…)
