STD AIDS and Infectious Diseases

Types of STDs and Infectious Diseases

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STDs (or STIs) are infections that can mostly be passed on to another person during sex, be it anal, oral or vaginal sex. There are different types of STDs, from very benign to malignant and harmful ones. Nearly 20 different infections are known to be transmitted through sexual contact. Most STDs affect both men and women, but in many cases the health problems they cause can be more severe for women. If a pregnant woman has an STD, it can cause serious health problems for the baby. More than 40 types of HPV can be spread sexually. If untreated, STIs can increase your risk of acquiring another STI such as HIV. Infectious Diseases are caused by microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites and can spread between individuals. There are almost 217 types of infectious diseases among them some are such as 'Common cold' include a number of distinct pathogens. Many infectious diseases, such as Measles and Chickenpox, can be prevented by vaccines.