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STDs

Infections spread through sexual activity with an infected person, also known as venereal diseases.

STI

Sexually Transmitted Infection; emphasizes that a person can be infected without showing symptoms.

Chlamydia trachomatis

Bacterium that causes the most common reportable STI in the US.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Bacterium that causes gonorrhea, second most reported sexually transmitted infection in the US.

Treponema pallidum

Bacterium that causes syphilis.

HSV-1

Type of Herpes Simplex Virus associated with cold sores around the lips.

HSV-2

Type of Herpes Simplex Virus primarily responsible for genital herpes.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Most commonly transmitted sexual disease, with strains that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer.

Primary stage of Syphilis

Stage where a painless ulcer or chancre appears, indicative of early syphilis.

Epidemiology of STDs

Difficult to document due to undiagnosed cases, confidentiality in reporting, and underreporting.

Asymptomatic

Refers to individuals who do not show symptoms but may still carry and transmit infections.

Azithromycin

Antibiotic used as a treatment for Chlamydia.

Ceftriaxone

Antibiotic commonly used for treating Gonorrhea.

Papule

A small raised bump on the skin, typical in the primary stage of syphilis.

Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT)

Diagnostic test used to detect genetic material of pathogens like Chlamydia.

Granulation of the cornea

Can result from ophthalmic infections caused by Chlamydia.

Vaccination

Preventive measure for HPV, recommended before becoming sexually active.

Zika Virus

Viral infection mainly spread by mosquitoes, but can also be transmitted through sexual contact.