Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Diseases

How is it spread?

vaginal sex

anal sex

oral sex

Symptoms

women

abnormal vaginal discharge

burning sensation when urinating

abdominal pain

nausea

men

discharge from penis

burning sensation when urinating

Treatment

antibiotics

azithromycin

doxycycline

How is it spread?

contact with penis

contact with vagina

contact with mouth

contact with anus

Symptoms

women

often no symptoms

painful or burning sensation when urinating

increased vaginal discharge

vaginal bleeding between periods

men

burning sensation when urinating

white, yellow, or green discharge from penis

painful or swollen testicles

Treatment

antibiotics

How is it spread?

not fully understood

upset of normal balance of bacteria

douching

Symptoms

abnormal vaginal discharge

strong fish-like odor

white or gray discharge

burning during urination

itching around outside of vagina

Treatment

antibiotics

metronidazole

clindamycin

How is it spread?

direct contact with a syphilis sore

external genitals

vagina

anus

rectum

lips and in mouth

Symptoms

primary stage

usually single sore

chancre

secondary stage

skin rash

mucous membrane lesions

patchy hair loss

muscle aches

late and latent stage

primary and secondary symptoms disappear

internal organ damage

difficulty coordinating muscle movements

paralysis

gradual blindness

dementia