HIV STD Facts

STD Facts

Scroll down for basic information about STDs to help you understand what they are, how they spread, and the most common symptoms. And if you’d like to get tested, click below to find a place to test.

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HIV

Answer

  • HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus.
  • It is a virus that weakens the immune system by destroying important cells (T-Cells) that fight off disease and infection.
  • Untreated HIV may develop into AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).

Syphilis

Answer

  • Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
  • Syphilis is a skin and blood infection caused by a bacteria (Treponema pallidum).
  • It can spread to other parts of the body after it enters the blood, including organs.

Chlamydia

Answer

  • Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacteria (Chlamydia trachomatis).
  • The most common bacterial STD in the U.S.
  • Most common among youth ages 20-40 years across the United States.
  • It has been on the rise in Los Angeles County for the past decade.

Gonorrhea

Answer

  • Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacteria (Neisseria Gonorrhea).
  • Gonorrhea can happen in your genitals, butt, throat, or eyes.
  • Most common among young adults aged 20-24 years across the United States.
  • It has been on the rise in Los Angeles County for the past decade.

Trichomoniasis

Answer

  • Trich (short for Trichomoniasis) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a protozoan parasite (Trichomonas vaginalis).
  • Most common, curable STD.
  • Most common among women in the United States.

Herpes

Answer

  • Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a virus (Herpes Simplex Virus or HSV) which causes ulcers on the body.
  • There are 2 viruses that can cause herpes:
    • Type 1 (HSV-1): it commonly infects the mouth and lips (“fever blisters”, “cold sores”).
    • Type 2 (HSV-2): it commonly infects the anus, vagina, and surrounding areas.

Genital Warts

Answer

  • Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by HPV (human papilloma virus).
  • HPV causes warts (sores or growths) to appear on the skin.

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