Which Pathogens Are Sexually Transmitted?

Which Pathogens Are Sexually Transmitted?

There are three major causes of STDs/STIs: Bacteria, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Viruses, including HIV/AIDS, herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Zika.

What are the top 10 sexually transmitted diseases?

The top 10 STDs that are mostly seen are as follows:
  • Genital shingles (Herpes Simplex)
  • Human papillomavirus (Genital warts)
  • Hepatitis B.
  • Chlamydia.
  • Chancroid (Syphilis)
  • Clap (Gonorrhea)
  • Human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
  • Trichomoniasis (Trich)

What are the 6 sexually transmitted diseases?

Types of Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) ...
  • Chlamydia. ...
  • Gonorrhea. ...
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) ...
  • Genital Warts and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) ...
  • Genital Herpes (HSV-1, HSV-2) ...
  • Syphilis.
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