Give examples of sexually transmitted infections giving causes and prevention measures

      

Give examples of sexually transmitted infections giving causes and prevention measures.

  

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Mutiso
1. Syphilis
Cause:
Syphilis is caused by bacteria called treponema, normally killed by soap and ordinary antiseptics. Indirect transmission therefore is not possible so the only way is sexual contact.
Prevention:
Since sexual contact is the only mode of transmission we should abstain from sexual contacts with those who are infected.

2. Gonorrhea
Causes:
Gonorrhea is caused by diplococcus bacteria called gonorrhea. It is transmitted only through sexual contacts.
Prevention:
To stop sexual contacts with those already infected.

3. Chancroid
Causes:
It is transmitted in two ways:
Sexual transmission through skin to skin contact with open pores.
Non-sexual transmission when pus like fluids from the infected are moved to the other parts of the body or to another person.
Prevention:
Being a bacteria infection that is spread by sexual contact with an infected person, avoid all forms of sexual activities. It is the only way absolute to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Mutiso answered the question on October 7, 2018 at 15:26


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