Sex Infections Targeting The Adam

Jakarta, Sexually transmitted diseases can indeed be experienced by anyone, both men and women. But there are some sexually transmitted diseases are common in men.

The initial phase of sexually transmitted diseases are generally no symptoms, so not many people are aware of this disease. But there are some sexually transmitted diseases are common in men, as quoted by WebMD, Wednesday (20/07/2011), namely:

1. HIV / AIDS
Number of HIV infection / AIDS is slowly but surely increasing. The experts revealed that the number of new cases of HIV / AIDS is most commonly found in men who have sex with men.

The initial symptoms of infection are similar as people get the flu, a rash of unknown origin, fungal infections in the throat and unusual fatigue. Because this disease attacks the immune system, people with HIV / AIDS vulnerable to other infectious diseases.

2. Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea or both gonorrhea is a contagious disease that many experienced men. Symptoms appear as out pus from urethra and burning during urination. If untreated the condition can cause epididymitis, a condition that attacks the testicles and can lead to infertility.

3. Chlamydia
This disease prevalence is higher in men aged 20-24 years. Even without symptoms, chlamydia can cause inflammation in the prostate, testes and the urethra. Because the unconscious male chlamydia often pass on his partner.

4. Herpes Simplex Virus-2 (HSV-2)
These infections can cause genital herpes condition that can be diagnosed through blood tests. Until now there is no vaccine to prevent it, and the treatment performed using only antiviral drugs.

5. Syphilis (lion king)
Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. This often causes no symptoms for many years and therefore can be transmitted by people who are unaware they are infected. The disease is usually more common in men who like to mutually exchange partner and associated with other types.

If untreated, patients may experience a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes and other symptoms. The final stage of syphilis is characterized by damage to the brain, nerves, eyes, heart and other organs.