The majority of genital infections are benign. But other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be very dangerous and sometimes affect the fertility or health (herpes, papillomavirus, gonococcus, chlamydia). But with the brewing sexual Summer ", the contamination increases significantly in summer. Update on STIs with Dr. David Elia *.
Herpes
Herpes is caused by two types of viruses. Traditionally, herpes 1 and touches the mouth is the cause of cold sores, while herpes 2 touches the vulva, the vaginal herpes. But today, this separation is less clear and depends on sex: it may well have herpes 2 herpes and the top 1 to bottom.
The symptoms are very specific. Herpes vaginal gives tiny buttons that have the feature to appear in a very precise location on the vulva. They form small clusters and tiny vesicles, as the heads of pins, a little itchy but nothing more. However, once the broken blisters, erosions are very painful skin until healing with formation of small crusts (10 to 12 days). Nodes in the groin are often present.
This pattern corresponds to the primary infection and in two women will then never Crisis herpes. However, in 50% of cases the infection becomes chronic and recidivism. Future crises are less violent, less painful and shorter.
That crises are discrete or not, the contagion is real for ten days.
Regarding salaries, they can only mitigate the virulence of the virus, reduce the frequency and duration of crises.
But herpes is especially dangerous for pregnant women, because if a crisis occurs with the approach of the delivery (which is rare), the baby may be contaminated during its descent by natural ways and develop Herpetic meningitis is very serious. A caesarean section is necessary.
Papillomavirus
Papillomaviruses are viruses which are responsible for some cancers of the cervix. Transmission is by direct contact (skin / mucosa), which is why condoms are not completely protective. Most women are infected at the beginning of their sexuality, but 80% of them will get rid of the virus by producing antibodies. In 20% of the remaining cases, the body can not eradicate them completely. The virus can then later be the cause of cancer of the cervix.
There is now a vaccine against papillomavirus reimbursed for girls 14 years and adolescents 15 to 23 years who have not yet had sex or in their first year of sexual life.
In all cases, the vaccine does not replace the annual Pap smear screening, as it not n'immunise against all but against papillomavirus 70% of those that can induce cancer.
Herpes
Herpes is caused by two types of viruses. Traditionally, herpes 1 and touches the mouth is the cause of cold sores, while herpes 2 touches the vulva, the vaginal herpes. But today, this separation is less clear and depends on sex: it may well have herpes 2 herpes and the top 1 to bottom.
The symptoms are very specific. Herpes vaginal gives tiny buttons that have the feature to appear in a very precise location on the vulva. They form small clusters and tiny vesicles, as the heads of pins, a little itchy but nothing more. However, once the broken blisters, erosions are very painful skin until healing with formation of small crusts (10 to 12 days). Nodes in the groin are often present.
This pattern corresponds to the primary infection and in two women will then never Crisis herpes. However, in 50% of cases the infection becomes chronic and recidivism. Future crises are less violent, less painful and shorter.
That crises are discrete or not, the contagion is real for ten days.
Regarding salaries, they can only mitigate the virulence of the virus, reduce the frequency and duration of crises.
But herpes is especially dangerous for pregnant women, because if a crisis occurs with the approach of the delivery (which is rare), the baby may be contaminated during its descent by natural ways and develop Herpetic meningitis is very serious. A caesarean section is necessary.
Papillomavirus
Papillomaviruses are viruses which are responsible for some cancers of the cervix. Transmission is by direct contact (skin / mucosa), which is why condoms are not completely protective. Most women are infected at the beginning of their sexuality, but 80% of them will get rid of the virus by producing antibodies. In 20% of the remaining cases, the body can not eradicate them completely. The virus can then later be the cause of cancer of the cervix.
There is now a vaccine against papillomavirus reimbursed for girls 14 years and adolescents 15 to 23 years who have not yet had sex or in their first year of sexual life.
In all cases, the vaccine does not replace the annual Pap smear screening, as it not n'immunise against all but against papillomavirus 70% of those that can induce cancer.
Other STIs: gonococcus, chlamydia ...
The gonorrhea, chlamydia and other STIs are very aggressive and likely to cause very serious infections. They can cause infertility if they block the fallopian tubes in women or the vas deferens that carry sperm in men.
There is little of these STIs are more common than AIDS and also fully justify the use of condom with a person who is not sure it is not contaminated.
Contamination in humans is often difficult to hide and is visible in the form of burns with feelings of power razor blades in urine, pus, etc.. But sometimes the infection is much more discreet and the man does not know that he is carrying and can contaminate. Hence the obligation of condoms.
In women, symptoms may be discrete or are characterized by relatively heavy losses, pain, urinary burning, fever, etc.. These signs are intense and very special. The doctor will recognize the beginnings of chlamydia or gonorrhea. It is urgent to establish an antibiotic capable of eradicating the disaster, ie able to avoid reaching the fallopian tubes in women, the vas deferens in men, leading to a sterility.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia of, because there is a relaxation of the use of condoms, such as are found in predominantly disadvantaged populations and immigrants.
So all summer, never forget your condoms, and the slightest warning, contact your doctor or your gynecologist.
The gonorrhea, chlamydia and other STIs are very aggressive and likely to cause very serious infections. They can cause infertility if they block the fallopian tubes in women or the vas deferens that carry sperm in men.
There is little of these STIs are more common than AIDS and also fully justify the use of condom with a person who is not sure it is not contaminated.
Contamination in humans is often difficult to hide and is visible in the form of burns with feelings of power razor blades in urine, pus, etc.. But sometimes the infection is much more discreet and the man does not know that he is carrying and can contaminate. Hence the obligation of condoms.
In women, symptoms may be discrete or are characterized by relatively heavy losses, pain, urinary burning, fever, etc.. These signs are intense and very special. The doctor will recognize the beginnings of chlamydia or gonorrhea. It is urgent to establish an antibiotic capable of eradicating the disaster, ie able to avoid reaching the fallopian tubes in women, the vas deferens in men, leading to a sterility.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia of, because there is a relaxation of the use of condoms, such as are found in predominantly disadvantaged populations and immigrants.
So all summer, never forget your condoms, and the slightest warning, contact your doctor or your gynecologist.
