Sexually Transmitted Diseases
What is an STD?
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) is serious, sometimes painful, and can cause a lot of damage. Some Sexually Transmitted Diseases infect only sexual and reproductive organs. Others (HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis) cause general body infections. It is possible to have an STD yet have no symptoms--which is why testing is so important. An STD does not resolve on its own meaning that treatment is required.
Are all Sexually Transmitted Diseases curable?
Most Sexually Transmitted Diseases can be cured. However, a few cannot be cured--but can be managed through regular visits to a healthcare provider.
How are Sexually Transmitted Diseases spread?
Sexually Transmitted Diseases are spread during close, sexual activity--including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Some Sexually Transmitted Diseases (HIV and Hepatitis B) are also spread by contact with infected blood.
Most STD germs need to live in warm, moist areas. That's why they infect the mouth, rectum, and sex organs.
What to do?
If you think that you might have an STD, get tested immediately. The Breckinridge County Health Department Clinic can assist in the STD screening process.
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) is serious, sometimes painful, and can cause a lot of damage. Some Sexually Transmitted Diseases infect only sexual and reproductive organs. Others (HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis) cause general body infections. It is possible to have an STD yet have no symptoms--which is why testing is so important. An STD does not resolve on its own meaning that treatment is required.
Are all Sexually Transmitted Diseases curable?
Most Sexually Transmitted Diseases can be cured. However, a few cannot be cured--but can be managed through regular visits to a healthcare provider.
How are Sexually Transmitted Diseases spread?
Sexually Transmitted Diseases are spread during close, sexual activity--including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Some Sexually Transmitted Diseases (HIV and Hepatitis B) are also spread by contact with infected blood.
Most STD germs need to live in warm, moist areas. That's why they infect the mouth, rectum, and sex organs.
What to do?
If you think that you might have an STD, get tested immediately. The Breckinridge County Health Department Clinic can assist in the STD screening process.
