Epidemiology and Public Health

Sexual transmitted Infections (STI)

More than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are seen every day worldwidly. STIs are spread predominantly by sexual contact, including vaginal, anal and oral sex. Some STIs can also be spread through non-sexual means via blood or blood products. Each year, there are an estimated 357 million new infections with 1 of 4 STIs: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis other are viral infections are incurable hepatitis B, herpes simplex virus (HSV or herpes), HIV, and human papillomavirus (HPV) can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy and childbirth. Symptoms or disease can be reduced or modified through treatment. More than 500 million people are estimated to have with herpes simplex virus (HSV)and 290 million women have a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Common symptoms of STIs include vaginal discharge, urethral discharge or burning in men, genital ulcers, and abdominal pain