21 February - Infection Prevention Day, sexually transmitted

Infections, A very important aspect of the correct formation of reproductive health is the education of the younger generation of a high sexual culture. (STIs) - the most important medical and social problem of modern society around the world.

In the Republic of Belarus, up to 20 thousand cases of STIs.

casual sex, early onset of sexual activity, frequent change of sexual partners, not using personal protective equipment, uncontrolled use of antibacterial drugs and self-medication are risk factors for contracting sexually transmitted infections.

STIs are classic sexually transmitted diseases., such as syphilis, gonorrhea, found all over the world, including in the Republic of Belarus, as well as diseases, found mainly in southern countries: chancroid, venereal lymphogranuloma, for whom the sexual route is the main or predominant. In addition to the above diseases, there are other significant infections., such as trichomoniasis, chlamydial, mycoplasma, herpetic, human papillomavirus infection, for whom the sexual route is the main or predominant. Viral hepatitis B and C can be transmitted sexually, as well as scabies, molluscum contagiosum and pubic lice (with close physical contact).

Clinical symptoms of various STIs do not manifest themselves in the same way and have their own characteristics.. Each infection from this group has its own incubation period. ("hidden period"), during which there are no complaints, symptoms, and the infected person leads a normal life, continuing to be sexually active and thus exposing your sexual partner to infection.

Self-medication, lack of treatment and uncontrolled use of antibacterial drugs leads to the appearance of erased forms, to the development of a chronic course of the disease, development of infertility, pregnancy complications, у мужчин – erectile dysfunction with the development of impotence.

What is important to know about STIs?

• You may not know, that contracted an STI over weeks or even many months.
• Interrupted intercourse does not protect against STIs.
• Contraceptive pill use does not prevent STIs.
• STI discomfort and symptoms may go away without treatment, the disease will remain, and you can infect other people.
• When treated promptly, most STIs respond to effective treatment.
• Sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted to the fetus in utero, and through mother's milk, and blood transfusion. pathogens, entering the human body, able through blood, lymph to affect a variety of organs and systems.

Remember! The basis of STI prevention is loyalty to your partner, awareness of safe sexual behavior, as well as the use of personal protective equipment (a condom). There are no winners in the game called STI, there are only losers!

21 February from 10.00 to 12.00 on issues of STI prevention there will be a "hot" telephone line 8(0232) 35-04-39. The questions will be answered by the chief specialist of the GUZO of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee on dermatovenereology Aksenova Svetlana Viktorovna.

Based on materials from the Gomel Regional

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