Genital herpes is caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex and is very common. The disease is very common, about one-third of all adults have at some point been infected by the virus.
sexually transmitted Articles
Is Pubic Lice A Virus Or Bacteria?
Pubic Lice are considered a sexually transmitted disease and have become considerably rare now. In the past, two popular outbreaks of pubic lice were in the Israeli army between 1972 and 1999. However, the cases of pubic lice may still be more in regions of the world with a greater number of reported STDs; they still remain low in the United States. (1) This article explores whether pubic lice are associated with viral or bacterial infections, their transmission, diagnosis, and ways to eliminate them from the body.
Does Trichomoniasis Cause Bumps?
Trichomonas Vaginalis is a protozoan that is a common cause of infection in the United States. It is most commonly found in the lower genital and urinary tract in females, while in males, it is found in the urethra and prostate.
Donovanosis: What is this “Flesh-Eating” STD?
Donovanosis is a rare sexually transmitted disease that causes lesions and ulcerations on the genital and oral areas. If left untreated, the infection can progress to more complications such as scarring, lymphatic vessel obstruction and cancer.
Molluscum contagiosum (Water warts)
Sometimes called water warts, molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection (poxvirus) with multiple small smooth wart-like lesions with a small pit in the middle.
Genital Warts – HPV (human papillomavirus)
Genital warts are one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. The disease is caused by a virus called HPV (human papillomavirus), and can cause harmless warts on the genitals or around the anus.
Genital Sores
Genital sores can be a symptom of many skin conditions, but most often they are signs of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs affect all populations, but young women are especially at risk.
