25/05/2026
๐ฆ COMMON STIs: DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT ๐๐ฉบ
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1๏ธโฃ ๐ฆ CHLAMYDIA
๐ Often causes NO symptoms
๐ค Possible Symptoms:
โข Burning during urination
โข Vaginal or pe**le discharge
โข Pelvic pain
โข Testicular pain
๐งช Diagnosis:
โข NAAT/PCR urine test
โข Vaginal, cervical, urethral, re**al, or throat swab
๐ Treatment:
โข Doxycycline is commonly first-line treatment
โข Azithromycin may be used in some cases
๐ค Partner Treatment:
โข Sexual partners usually also need testing and treatment to help prevent reinfection
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2๏ธโฃ ๐ฅ GONORRHEA
๐ Can infect the ge****ls, re**um, or throat
๐ค Possible Symptoms:
โข Thick yellow/green discharge
โข Burning urination
โข Pelvic pain
โข Re**al symptoms
โข Sore throat in some cases
๐งช Diagnosis:
โข NAAT/PCR testing
โข Swabs from affected areas
โข Culture sometimes used for antibiotic resistance testing
๐ Treatment:
โข Ceftriaxone injection is current standard treatment
โข Additional doxycycline may be added if chlamydia is not excluded
๐ค Partner Treatment:
โข Sexual partners should also be evaluated and treated when appropriate
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3๏ธโฃ ๐งฌ MYCOPLASMA GENITALIUM
๐ A less well-known STI linked to urethritis and PID
๐ค Possible Symptoms:
โข Burning urination
โข Pelvic pain
โข Abnormal discharge
โข Persistent symptoms despite standard STI treatment
๐งช Diagnosis:
โข Specialized NAAT/PCR testing
๐ Treatment:
โข Treatment may include doxycycline followed by moxifloxacin depending on resistance patterns
๐ค Partner Treatment:
โข Current partners may also require evaluation and treatment depending on symptoms and testing
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4๏ธโฃ ๐น SYPHILIS
๐ A bacterial STI that progresses in stages if untreated
๐ค Possible Symptoms:
โข Painless sore or ulcer
โข Rash on palms/soles
โข Swollen lymph nodes
โข Neurologic or heart complications in late stages
๐งช Diagnosis:
โข Blood tests such as RPR/VDRL and confirmatory treponemal tests
๐ Treatment:
โข Penicillin injection is standard treatment
๐ค Partner Treatment:
โข Sexual partners often need evaluation and treatment depending on exposure
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5๏ธโฃ ๐ธ HPV (HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS)
๐ Very common STI linked to ge***al warts and certain cancers
๐ค Possible Symptoms:
โข Often NO symptoms
โข Ge***al warts
โข Abnormal cervical screening results
๐งช Diagnosis:
โข HPV testing
โข Pap smear/cervical screening
โข Visual exam for warts
๐ Treatment:
โข No cure for the virus itself
โข Warts may be treated with topical medications, freezing, or procedures
โข HPV vaccination helps prevent many high-risk strains
๐ค Partner Treatment:
โข Routine partner treatment is not usually required, but vaccination and screening are important
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6๏ธโฃ ๐ฅ HERPES (HSV)
๐ A lifelong viral STI caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2
๐ค Possible Symptoms:
โข Painful blisters or ulcers
โข Burning or tingling sensation
โข Recurrent outbreaks
๐งช Diagnosis:
โข Swab/PCR testing from lesions
โข Blood antibody testing in some cases
๐ Treatment:
โข Antiviral medications such as acyclovir or valacyclovir help reduce outbreaks and transmission
๐ค Partner Treatment:
โข Partners may need testing, counseling, and preventive strategies
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7๏ธโฃ ๐ฆ TRICHOMONIASIS
๐ A common parasitic STI caused by Trichomonas vaginalis
๐ค Possible Symptoms:
โข Frothy or foul-smelling discharge
โข Vaginal itching or irritation
โข Burning urination
โข Many men may have no symptoms
๐งช Diagnosis:
โข NAAT/PCR testing
โข Microscopic examination in some cases
๐ Treatment:
โข Metronidazole or tinidazole are commonly used treatments
๐ค Partner Treatment:
โข Sexual partners should also be treated to help prevent reinfection
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8๏ธโฃ ๐ก๏ธ HIV (HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS)
๐ HIV attacks the immune system and may increase risk of serious infections if untreated
๐ค Possible Symptoms:
โข Flu-like illness early after infection
โข Weight loss
โข Recurrent infections
โข Some people may have NO symptoms for years
๐งช Diagnosis:
โข HIV antigen/antibody blood testing
โข Viral load testing
๐ Treatment:
โข Antiretroviral therapy (ART) helps control the virus and allows many people to live long healthy lives
โข Early treatment greatly reduces transmission risk
๐ค Partner Treatment:
โข Partners may need testing, preventive medication (PrEP/PEP), and counseling
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โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT:
โข Many STIs cause NO symptoms
โข Untreated infections may increase infertility risk
โข Early testing and treatment help prevent complications
โข Condom use and routine screening help reduce transmission
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