Sexually transmitted infections (sexually transmitted diseases)

This category covers venereal diseases with symptoms, causes, diagnostics, treatment options, and prevention basics.

Gonorrhea transmission routes: how the infection is transmitted and how to reduce the risk

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or gonococcus. It can affect the urethra, cervix, vagina, rectum, throat, eyes, and, less commonly, spread beyond the mucous membranes, so the route of infection directly determines where to look for the infection.

The incubation period of trichomoniasis: how long does it take for symptoms to appear and when to get tested

The incubation period for trichomoniasis is the time between infection with Trichomonas vaginalis and the appearance of the first noticeable symptoms. In clinical practice, the most commonly cited period is 5-28 days, but this range only applies to those people who develop symptoms within a reasonable timeframe.

Consequences of chlamydia: how the infection is dangerous for women, men, pregnancy, and partners

Chlamydia is dangerous primarily because it often occurs without symptoms, but can damage the reproductive system and be transmitted to partners.

Gonorrhea pills: what antibiotics are used and why you shouldn't self-medicate

Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics, but most current guidelines still standardize treatment for uncomplicated urogenital, anorectal, and pharyngeal gonorrhea with a single intramuscular injection of ceftriaxone, rather than a pill.

Treatment of trichomoniasis with metronidazole: modern regimens, dosages, safety, and outcome monitoring

Metronidazole is one of the main drugs used to treat trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.

Oral chlamydia: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and International Classification of Diseases codes

Oral chlamydia is the colloquial name for a chlamydial infection of the oropharynx, where the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is found in the throat area after the oropharyngeal mucosa comes into contact with infected secretions.

Chronic gonorrhea: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and ICD codes

The term "chronic gonorrhea" is often used in everyday life when symptoms persist for a long time, return periodically, or the infection is detected weeks or months after infection.

Trichomoniasis tablets: what medications are used, treatment regimens, safety and monitoring

Trichomoniasis is caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, so treatment differs from that for candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, or gonorrhea.

The first symptoms of gonorrhea: signs in men and women, timing and diagnosis

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or gonococcus. It can affect the genitals, urethra, cervix, rectum, throat, and eyes, so the initial symptoms depend not only on the person's gender but also on the type of contact: vaginal, anal, or oral.

Trichomoniasis prevention: how to reduce the risk of infection, reinfection, and transmission to a partner

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. According to the World Health Organization, in 2020, there were approximately 156 million new cases of trichomoniasis among people aged 15-49 worldwide, making prevention of this infection of not only personal but also societal importance.

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