Infectious Diseases and Rare Diseases

Viral, Bacterial, Fungal & Protozoan STDs

STDs can be spread with any type of sexual activity. Viruses and bacteria are often the cause of STDs. In addition to that, there are other infections that may be transmitted on occasion through sexual activities but are not typically considered as STDs by many researchers. The main difference between the two categories of STDs is the agent responsible for that disease. Bacteria leads to Bacterial STDs and viral STDs are caused by viruses. As the diseases are caused by different microorganisms, bacterial STDs and viral STDs vary in their mode of treatment. Gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, are the types of Bacterial STDs often cured with antibiotics. Nevertheless, viral STDs such as HIV, HPV, herpes, and hepatitis have no cure, but their manifestation can be eased with the help of treatment. STDs can also be caused by protozoa also known as trichomoniasis and other organisms such as crabs, pubic lice and scabies. These kinds of STDs can be cured with antibiotics or topical ointments. Usually STDs do not exhibit any kind of symptoms. So it’s important to go for periodic check-ups. STDs need to be diagnosed correctly and fully treated as soon as possible to avoid complications that could be serious and in some cases may be permanent.