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CERVICITIS
This is an inflammation of the female cervix (opening to the womb). Cervicitis is often caused by an infection with an STD, most commonly, chlamydia or gonorrhea and sometimes other STDs. In some cases, it results from the body's reaction to chemicals or objects inside the vagina, like spermicide or latex. Symptoms may include unusual discharge or bleeding, pain in the abdomen, or discomfort during sex. When cervicitis is caused by chlamydia and gonorrhea, it can be cured with antibiotics. If someone you've had sex with tells you they are being treated for cervicitis, tell this to your doctor so you can get the correct tests and treatment.
This is an inflammation of the female cervix (opening to the womb). Cervicitis is often caused by an infection with an STD, most commonly, chlamydia or gonorrhea and sometimes other STDs. In some cases, it results from the body's reaction to chemicals or objects inside the vagina, like spermicide or latex. Symptoms may include unusual discharge or bleeding, pain in the abdomen, or discomfort during sex. When cervicitis is caused by chlamydia and gonorrhea, it can be cured with antibiotics. If someone you've had sex with tells you they are being treated for cervicitis, tell this to your doctor so you can get the correct tests and treatment.
CRABS AND SCABIES
Crabs are very small bugs that attach themselves to pubic hair and bite the surrounding skin. Scabies are mites (bugs) that dig under the skin where they lay their eggs, often in the genital area. Both cause extreme itching. Both are usually passed from one person to another during sex, but can also be transmitted by having contact with clothes, bedding, and towels that have been used by an infected person. There are both over-the-counter and prescription creams available to get rid of crabs and scabies. Use as directed by your medical provider. You must also wash your clothing, bedding, and towels in hot water to avoid re-infection. Clothes that can't be washed (i.e. leather jackets, etc.), should be stored in a sealed plastic bag for at least 72 hours.
Crabs are very small bugs that attach themselves to pubic hair and bite the surrounding skin. Scabies are mites (bugs) that dig under the skin where they lay their eggs, often in the genital area. Both cause extreme itching. Both are usually passed from one person to another during sex, but can also be transmitted by having contact with clothes, bedding, and towels that have been used by an infected person. There are both over-the-counter and prescription creams available to get rid of crabs and scabies. Use as directed by your medical provider. You must also wash your clothing, bedding, and towels in hot water to avoid re-infection. Clothes that can't be washed (i.e. leather jackets, etc.), should be stored in a sealed plastic bag for at least 72 hours.
NON-GONOCOCCAL URETHRITIS
(NGU)
Also called non-specific urethritis, this is an infection in the male urethra caused by bacteria such as chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma or trichomoniasis. NGU is passed from one person to another during anal, vaginal and possibly oral sex. Symptoms may include a mild discharge from the head of the penis and pain or burning upon urination. Female partners of men with NGU need to be treated as if they have chlamydia. Antibiotics are used to cure NGU.
Also called non-specific urethritis, this is an infection in the male urethra caused by bacteria such as chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma or trichomoniasis. NGU is passed from one person to another during anal, vaginal and possibly oral sex. Symptoms may include a mild discharge from the head of the penis and pain or burning upon urination. Female partners of men with NGU need to be treated as if they have chlamydia. Antibiotics are used to cure NGU.
SHIGELLA
This is a bacterial infection that causes serious stomach cramps and diarrhea. Shigella can easily be spread from one person to another through rimming (oral-anal contact) and from oral contact with contaminated skin including skin in the groin area, the testicles and the penis. Shigella can also be spread via fecally contaminated food and water. People with HIV are more likely to have serious complications from Shigella infections. Other bugs commonly acquired through oral-anal sex that can case stomach pain and diarrhea are the three parasites: giardia, amebiasis, and cryptosporidium, and the viral Hepatitis A. Shigella can be treated with antibiotics. Very thorough washing of your genitals and hands before and after sex can help prevent shigella and other infections, as well as using a barrier (cut-up condoms, dental dams, or household plastic wrap) for oral-anal sexual activities.
This is a bacterial infection that causes serious stomach cramps and diarrhea. Shigella can easily be spread from one person to another through rimming (oral-anal contact) and from oral contact with contaminated skin including skin in the groin area, the testicles and the penis. Shigella can also be spread via fecally contaminated food and water. People with HIV are more likely to have serious complications from Shigella infections. Other bugs commonly acquired through oral-anal sex that can case stomach pain and diarrhea are the three parasites: giardia, amebiasis, and cryptosporidium, and the viral Hepatitis A. Shigella can be treated with antibiotics. Very thorough washing of your genitals and hands before and after sex can help prevent shigella and other infections, as well as using a barrier (cut-up condoms, dental dams, or household plastic wrap) for oral-anal sexual activities.
TRICHOMONIASIS
Also known as trich, this is an infection caused by a protozoa that is passed from person to person during vaginal sex. Women have more symptoms than men, most commonly a yellow-green or gray bubbly fluid coming from the vagina that often has an unpleasant odor and is itchy. A prescription drug called metronidazole will cure Trichomoniasis. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this drug as it can cause severe reactions. Your male partner(s) must be treated, too, to prevent your re-infection, even though he probably won't have any symptoms.
Also known as trich, this is an infection caused by a protozoa that is passed from person to person during vaginal sex. Women have more symptoms than men, most commonly a yellow-green or gray bubbly fluid coming from the vagina that often has an unpleasant odor and is itchy. A prescription drug called metronidazole will cure Trichomoniasis. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this drug as it can cause severe reactions. Your male partner(s) must be treated, too, to prevent your re-infection, even though he probably won't have any symptoms.
VAGINITIS
Vaginitis is a name for itching, burning or a change in discharge in the vaginal area that can be caused by several different germs or sometimes by use of soaps or detergents. The most common kinds of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast. Trichomoniasis (trich) can also cause vaginitis. If a woman has trich both she and her partners need to be treated with antibiotics.
Vaginitis is very common among women and is present when so-called "bad" bacteria outweigh "good" bacteria in the vagina. If there are symptoms at all, the primary ones are a gray, yellow or white discharge from the vagina and itching in the vaginal area. The discharge may have a fishy, or different, odor. Most of the time, BV is treated with antibiotics so that the “good” bacteria can once again take over and keep the vagina healthy, and so that the “bad” bacteria don’t spread beyond the vaginal area.
There are over-the-counter creams available to treat yeast infections, although if you are getting chronic yeast infections, it is important to see a medical provider as they can be symptomatic of other problems, including HIV infection. To help prevent vaginitis, women can wear clean cotton underwear and loose clothing, avoid douching, vaginal sprays, and scented vaginal products. Condom use will also reduce the chances of getting or passing trich.
Vaginitis is a name for itching, burning or a change in discharge in the vaginal area that can be caused by several different germs or sometimes by use of soaps or detergents. The most common kinds of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast. Trichomoniasis (trich) can also cause vaginitis. If a woman has trich both she and her partners need to be treated with antibiotics.
Vaginitis is very common among women and is present when so-called "bad" bacteria outweigh "good" bacteria in the vagina. If there are symptoms at all, the primary ones are a gray, yellow or white discharge from the vagina and itching in the vaginal area. The discharge may have a fishy, or different, odor. Most of the time, BV is treated with antibiotics so that the “good” bacteria can once again take over and keep the vagina healthy, and so that the “bad” bacteria don’t spread beyond the vaginal area.
There are over-the-counter creams available to treat yeast infections, although if you are getting chronic yeast infections, it is important to see a medical provider as they can be symptomatic of other problems, including HIV infection. To help prevent vaginitis, women can wear clean cotton underwear and loose clothing, avoid douching, vaginal sprays, and scented vaginal products. Condom use will also reduce the chances of getting or passing trich.
