Question

List and describe 4 different STDs. Tell me if they are curable or not. If they are curable what is the treatment. Also, tell me two different methods that could help to stop the spread of STDs. 300 word minimum. Please have your initial post up by Wednesday and use the rest of the week to reply to two of your fellow students posts. Make sure to use proper APA if this information is not from your own head. It is okay to use outside information but it is not okay to not give credit to those whom you are using it from. Do not post answer as an attachment

Answer 1

Answer: The four sexually transmitted diseases are:

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) : This disease causes infection which includes symptoms such as itching and warts. It may further lead to Cervical cancer if not treated.
• Genital herpes: This disease affects both male and female where there is increased itching, rashes near the genitals. It is transmitted through oral sex also.
• chlamydia : It is one of the most common transmitted disease. Usually it's symptoms takes time to occurs. The sign and symptoms includes such as painful periods, itching in vulva, painful intercourse, white discharge etc. The treatment involves use of antibiotic such as azithromycin, doxicyclin etc. This disease can be prevented by taking precautions, not having intimacy with the person having any kind of fluid discharge, not having multiple partners etc.
• AIDs : It is sexually transmitted disease which is caused by HIV. This virus attacks the immune system and make person more pronw to diseases. The sign and symptoms includes weight loss, diseases, hair loss, probe to various infection etc. There is no cure for this disease but symptoms can be managed with the help of drugs. This disease can be prevented by various methods such as using physical barriers( condoms), not using infected syringe, maintaining proper hygienic conditions etc. It is important to create awareness among people regarding the AIDs.