Sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacteria are usually curable, but only when they are treated on time. When left untreated they take the form of serious health complications by spreading to other vital organs.
If you or anybody you know is doubtful about being exposed to an STD, you can comfortably visit your nearest urgent care clinic for a test and consultation. The clinic will keep your identity confidential upon request. Here is a glimpse of STDs caused by bacteria. 1. Chlamydia: Chlamydia is caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It can infect vagina, penis, cervix, anus, urethra, throat, and eyes. 2. Gonorrhea: Popularly called Clap, this STD is caused by bacterium Neisseria gonorrheae. It can infect vagina, penis, anus, and mouth. People indulging in oral, vaginal, or anal sex can get infected. 3. Syphilis: Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It spreads through sores that arise on the genitals, anal area, or on the mouth. Doctors often call it the “the great imitator,” as it produces signs and symptoms that are similar to that of other common diseases. Out of the STDs caused by bacteria, this is the one that people often overlook due to its deceptive symptoms. When left untreated this STD can wreak havoc with your body, including making the patient blind or damaging his/her brain and nervous system. 4. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: This isn’t an STD itself, but is a consequence of not treating STDs like chlamydia and gonorrhea. It happens when the Chlamydia or gonorrhea bacterium spreads from the vagina or cervix to reach the fallopian tubes, uterus, pelvis, and ovaries. 5. Mycoplasma Genitalium: This has recently been recognized as a sexually transmitted infection that can affect the urethra, anus, cervix, and throat. Doctors usually associate this condition with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). It causes non-gonococcal urethritis. It is found to spread through sexual contact (vaginal, anal, or oral), through sex toys, or through hands or fingers that were in contact with an infected person’s genitals or anus. 6. Vaginitis: Vaginitis, also called BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) or Yeast, can be caused by bacteria, virus, yeast, and other STD parasites. Certain other sexually transmitted infections can also cause vaginitis. Factors like allergens, poor hygiene, and chemicals present in soap and perfumes can also trigger this condition. It can happen to women of all ages. 7. Lymphogranuloma Venereum: This is a chronic infection caused by a different kind of bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It affects the lymphatic system and is spread through sexual activity. (Bacterium that causes chlamydia is different from this one). In addition, Chancroid is caused by bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi. It is observed that Americans who were diagnosed with this infection had traveled outside the US. One rare STD caused by bacteria is Donovanosis, also called “flesh-eating STD,” as it causes thick, red, ulcer-like sores on the genital that eventually eats up or damages the genital tissues. It is caused by bacterium Klebsiella granulomatis. Please visit your nearest urgent care clinic to undergo discreet STD test and ensure your sexual health.
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