STI, STDs and veneral disease (VD): U.S. highest ratings
Bacterial/ Parasitc sexual infections:
-Chlamydia: (Most common) can cause serious permanent damage to women's reproductive system (Discharge, Burning while peeing, Pain/swelling in penis, Rectal pain, Bleeding).
-Trichomoniasis: Caused by a protozean parasite; symptoms vary usually undetectable (MEN: itchy & irritation in penis, burning while peeing, WOMEN: itching, burning, redness or soreness, BOTH discharges).
-Gonorrhea: Infections in genitals and rectum and throat (Burning while peeing, Discharge, Painful swollen genitals).
-Syphilis: Divided into stages (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary) each with their own symptoms (Primary: painless sores, Secondary: skin rashes mucous membrane lesions).
Viral STIs
-Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers (no health problems).
-Genital Herpes: Common in U.S. more likely from male to female; blisters in various locations (Blisters around genitals, can become painful sores.).