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    A Simple Guide To Sexually Transmitted Infections, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    A Simple Guide To Sexually Transmitted Infections, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    A Simple Guide To Sexually Transmitted Infections, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
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    A Simple Guide To Sexually Transmitted Infections, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

    By Kenneth Kee

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    This book describes Sexually Transmitted Infections, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

    This is an updated version of my guide to sexually transmitted diseases first written in 2012.
    There are new diseases and associated conditions included in this new version.
    More and more people are using the term sexually transmitted infection as a more up to date term.
    This is because a person can have an infection which does not turn into the disease.
    The sexually transmitted infections are an important topic for many young people and adults to be informed about especially in this age of young people maturing very early.
    In this new permissive society, early age at first sexual intercourse is linked with:
    1. Having more sexual partners,
    2. First sex with a new or casual partner,
    3. Inconsistent contraceptive use,
    4. Sex under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and substance use
    The exposure to pornography has been shown to be significantly linked with sexually permissive attitudes, with stronger interest for Internet pornography than for more traditional types of pornography consumption.
    The internet has caused an explosion of interest in all things sexual including adult films, books and graphic novels.
    The more frequent exposure to sexually explicit Internet material is linked with:
    1. More positive attitudes toward uncommitted sexual exploration and abuse,
    2. Sexual relations with casual partners/friends or with sexual partners in one-night stands,
    3. Sexually permissive attitudes,
    4. Positive attitudes toward sex,
    5. Sexually permissive attitudes, and
    6. An expansive sexuality such as more positive attitudes toward oral and anal sex
    All these liberal attitudes towards sex can lead to an increased number of sexually transmitted infections which can go on to become an epidemic.
    Sexually transmitted infections can cause long-term health disorders, mostly in women and infants.
    1. Pelvic inflammatory disease,
    2. Infertility,
    3. Cervical cancer, and
    4. Perinatal or congenital infections in infants born to infected mothers
    All these augur badly for the future!

    The term sexually transmitted disease (STD) is used to refer to a condition passed from one person to another through sexual contact.
    A person can contract an STI by having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the STI.
    That does not mean sex is the only way STIs are transmitted.
    Depending on the specific STI, infections may also be transmitted through sharing needles and breastfeeding
    Sexually transmitted infections can be caused by:
    1.Bacteria such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis
    2.Viral infection such as HIV, herpes, human papilloma virus
    3.Parasites such as trichomonas, lice
    Sexually transmitted infection is spread by infected people through contact with the penis, vagina, mouth or anus.
    They can grow and develop easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract and cause infertility, cancer and congenital disorders.
    Many STIs are curable whiles others like HIV are not.

    TABLE OF CONTENT
    Introduction
    Chapter 1 Sexually Transmitted Infection
    Chapter 2 Gonorrhea (Updated)
    Chapter 3 Chlamydia (Updated)
    Chapter 4 Trichomonasis (Updated)
    Chapter 5 Human Papilloma Virus (Updated)
    Chapter 6 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Updated)
    Chapter 7 Genital Herpes (Updated)
    Chapter 8 Syphilis (Updated)
    Chapter 9 Bacterial Vaginosis (Updated)
    Chapter 10 Candidiasis (Updated)
    Chapter 11 Hepatitis B virus (Updated)
    Chapter 12 Lymphogranuloma Venereum LGV (new)
    Chapter 13 Chancroid (new)
    Chapter 14 Pubic Lice (crabs) (new)
    Chapter 15 Molluscum Contagiosum (new)
    Chapter 16 Zika (new)
    Chapter 17 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (Updated)
    Chapter 18 Balanitis (Updated)
    Chapter 19 Epidymitis and Orchitis (Updated)
    Chapter 20 Uret

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKenneth Kee
    Release dateOct 1, 2019
    ISBN9780463633526
    A Simple Guide To Sexually Transmitted Infections, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Author

    Kenneth Kee

    Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"

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      A Simple Guide To Sexually Transmitted Infections, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions - Kenneth Kee

      A

      Simple

      Guide

      To

      Sexually Transmitted Infections,

      Diagnosis,

      Treatment

      And

      Related Conditions

      By

      Dr Kenneth Kee

      M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)

      Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

      Copyright Kenneth Kee 2019 Smashwords Edition

      Published by Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated

      To my wife Dorothy

      And my children

      Carolyn, Grace

      And Kelvin

      This book describes Sexually Transmitted Infections, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases which is seen in some of my patients in my Family Clinic.

      (What You Need to Treat Sexually Transmitted Infections)

      This e-Book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-Book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader.

      If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

      Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Introduction

      This is an updated version of my guide to sexually transmitted diseases first written in 2012.

      There are new diseases and associated conditions included in this new version.

      More and more people are using the term sexually transmitted infection as a more up to date term.

      This is because a person can have an infection which does not turn into the disease.

      The sexually transmitted infections are an important topic for many young people and adults to be informed about especially in this age of young people maturing very early.

      In this new permissive society, early age at first sexual intercourse is linked with:

      1. Having more sexual partners,

      2. First sex with a new or casual partner,

      3. Inconsistent contraceptive use,

      4. Sex under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and substance use

      The exposure to pornography has been shown to be significantly linked with sexually permissive attitudes, with stronger interest for Internet pornography than for more traditional types of pornography consumption.

      The internet has caused an explosion of interest in all things sexual including adult films, books and graphic novels.

      The more frequent exposure to sexually explicit Internet material is linked with:

      1. More positive attitudes toward uncommitted sexual exploration and abuse,

      2. Sexual relations with casual partners/friends or with sexual partners in one-night stands,

      3. Sexually permissive attitudes,

      4. Positive attitudes toward sex,

      5. Sexually permissive attitudes, and

      6. An expansive sexuality such as more positive attitudes toward oral and anal sex

      All these liberal attitudes towards sex can lead to an increased number of sexually transmitted infections which can go on to become an epidemic.

      Sexually transmitted infections can cause long-term health disorders, mostly in women and infants.

      1. Pelvic inflammatory disease,

      2. Infertility,

      3. Cervical cancer, and

      4. Perinatal or congenital infections in infants born to infected mothers

      All these augur badly for the future!

      Chapter 1

      Sexually Transmitted Infections

      What are sexually transmitted infections?

      All sexually transmitted infections (STI) are transmitted through sexual intercourse with a single partner or multiple partners.

      It is less likely that monogamous relationship can pass on sexually transmitted infection (STI).

      An STI may also be called a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or venereal disease (VD) after the Goddess pf Love Venus.

      More and more people are using the term sexually transmitted infection as a more up to date term.

      This is because a person can have an infection which does not turn into the disease.

      What are the causes of sexually transmitted infections?

      Causes

      The term sexually transmitted disease (STD) is used to refer to a condition passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

      A person can contract an STI by having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the STI.

      That does not mean sex is the only way STIs are transmitted.

      Depending on the specific STI, infections may also be transmitted through sharing needles and breastfeeding

      Sexually transmitted infections can be caused by:

      1. Bacteria such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis

      2. Viral infection such as HIV, herpes, human papilloma virus

      3. Parasites such as trichomonas, lice (crabs)

      Sexually transmitted infection is spread by infected people through contact with the penis, vagina, mouth, or anus.

      They can grow and develop easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract, such as the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes in women, and in the urethra in women and men.

      Some bacteria and viruses can also multiply in the mouth, throat, eyes, and anus.

      Some bacteria and viruses can spread from mother to baby during delivery such as HIV, gonorrhea.

      People who are at risk for any sexually transmitted infection are:

      Any sexually active person can be infected with sexually transmitted infections if their partner has the disease.

      What are the symptoms of Sexually transmitted infections?

      Symptoms of sexually transmitted infections:

      A high percentage of men with sexually transmitted infections do not have any symptoms at all.

      Some men have some symptoms that happen two to five days after infection.

      It is possible to contract an STD without developing symptoms.

      But some STDs cause obvious symptoms.

      In men, common symptoms are:

      1. Burning sensation when urinating

      2. Pain or discomfort during sex or urination

      3. Sores, bumps, or rashes on or around the penis, testicles, anus, buttocks, thighs, or mouth

      4. Unusual white, yellow, or green discharge or bleeding from the penis

      5. Painful or swollen testicles

      Specific symptoms can vary, depending on the STI

      In women the symptoms of sexually transmitted infections are often mild.

      Most women who are infected may not have noticeable symptoms.

      The initial symptoms in women are:

      1. Painful or burning sensation when urinating,

      2. Pain or discomfort during sex or urination

      3. Unusual discharge or bleeding from the vagina

      4. Itchiness in or around the vagina

      5. Lower abdominal pain due to salpingitis (infected fallopian tubes)

      6. Infected sores, bumps, or rashes on or around the vagina, anus, buttocks, thighs, or mouth

      The specific symptoms can differ from one STI to another.

      Women with STI are at risk of forming serious complications from the infection.

      Symptoms of rectal infection in both men and women may involve discharge, anal itching, soreness, bleeding, or painful bowel movements.

      Most of the time rectal infection does not cause symptoms.

      Infections in the throat may induce a sore throat.

      Normally there are no symptoms.

      A pregnant woman with sexually transmitted infections may give the infection to her baby as the baby passes through the birth canal during delivery.

      This can produce blindness, joint infection, or a life-threatening blood infection in the baby.

      Treatment of sexually transmitted infections should be started as soon as it is detected in pregnant women.

      How is sexually transmitted infections diagnosed?

      Diagnosis:

      In most cases, doctors cannot diagnose STIs based on symptoms alone.

      If the doctors suspect the patient might have an STI, they will likely recommend tests to check.

      Depending on the sexual history, the doctor might recommend STI testing even if the patient does not have symptoms.

      This is because STIs does not cause noticeable symptoms in many cases.

      But even symptom-free STIs can cause damage or be passed to other people

      Doctors can diagnose most STIs using a urine or blood test.

      They may also take a swab of the genitals.

      If the patient has developed any sores, they may take swabs of those, too.

      Home testing kits are also available for some STIs but they may not always be reliable.

      It is important to know that a Pap smear is not an STI test.

      A Pap smear checks for the presence of precancerous cells on the cervix.

      While it may also be combined with an HPV test, a negative Pap smear does not mean the patient does not have any STIs.

      If the patient has any type of sex, it is a good idea to ask the doctor about STI testing.

      Some people may have more benefit from frequent testing than others.

      Diagnosis is by:

      There are several laboratory tests available to diagnose sexually transmitted infections:

      1. A bacterial swab may be taken from cervix, urethra, rectum, or throat for testing

      2. A direct Gram smear test of a sample from a urethra or a cervix allows the doctor in the clinic to see the sexually transmitted infections bacterium under a microscope.

      3. Blood test can also detect the presence of sexually transmitted infections in the blood stream

      What is the treatment of sexually transmitted infections?

      Treatment

      The advised treatment for STIs differs, depending on what STI the patient has.

      It is very important that the patient and the sexual partner be successfully treated for STDs before resuming sexual activity.

      Otherwise, the patient can pass an infection back and forth between the patient and partner.

      Bacterial STIs

      Normally, antibiotics can easily treat bacterial infections.

      It is important to take all the antibiotics as prescribed.

      Continue taking them even if the patient feels better before the patient

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