3. Trichomonasis
The Federal Ministry of Health reported the National average prevalence rate of 9.8% for trichomoniasis. The condition is caused by the one-celled protozoan organism Trichomonas vaginalis which is transmitted during sexual activity. It could also be spread by sharing intimacy gadgets or the used of intimacy gadgets that have been contaminated with the disease causing organism. About 70 percent of people with trichomoniasis don’t experience any signs or symptoms. Having trichomoniasis can also cause genital inflammation that makes it easier to get infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, or to pass the HIV virus to a sex partner
4. Syphilis
The incidence of syphilis has also gone up by 134% in men over the last five years. Syphilis. Syphilis is a highly contagious disease spread primarily by sexual activity, including oral and anal sex.
Syphilis is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum and it is the only known sexually transmitted disease that causes madness.
Yes long-term infection with syphilis can cause brain damage and blindness. The disease can complicate the life of an individual in the long run if left untreated.
There are 4 stages of syphilis each with its distinct features.
NB The truth about Staphylococcus By now you must have noticed that we omitted staphylococcus aureus from the list, yes unlike what you see quacks advertising in buses and vans, Tvs and radio Staphylococcus aureus infection is not considered as a sexually transmitted disease , Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacteria that many people have on their skin or in their nose. It can be transmitted via skin to skin contact. Although the Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strain has been implicated in many infection the condition has not been classified as such.
5. Candidiasis
The Federal Ministry of Health reported the National average prevalence rate of 9.62% for Candidiasis. Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida.
There are over 20 species of Candida yeasts that can cause infection in humans, the most common of which is Candida albicans.
Candida yeasts normally reside in the intestinal tract and can be found on mucous membranes and skin without causing infection; however, overgrowth of these organisms can cause symptoms to develop.
PS: For the sake of your health and that of whomever you are with, always use a condom and be careful during action, if you notice a break in the condom, pull out immediately. Your worry really shouldn’t be about pregnancy, your health comes first.
Like I always say, Abstinence is always the best solution! Keep safe, live healthy.
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