Signs of sexually transmitted infection - JSS1 Home Economics Lesson Note

Gonorrhea

This disease is caused by the bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhea. It is spread from an infected person through sexual intercourse.

Symptoms(signs) of Gonorrhea

Male infected persons

1. There is frequent and very painful urination.

2. Yellowish discharge from penis.

3. Waist pain.

4. Loss of appetite which leads to loss weight.

5. Can cause infertility.

Female infected persons

1. Frequent urination occurs but not until a few months after infection.

2. Smelling mucus from vagina oozes out of the infected person after a long time.

3. The patient usually feels pain around her hip.

4. The patient feels pain in the vulva during sexual intercourse.

5. There is loss of appetite and the body temperature is usually high.

6. The mouth and lips are dry and face looks pale.

7. The patient is dull and easily irritated.

8. Advanced stage of the infection may lead to wetting of pants with uncommon urination.

9. It can cause infertility.

Treatment of Gonorrhea

1. The infected person could make use of antibiotics.

2. The infected person should see a qualified medical doctor.

Prevention and control of Gonorrhea

1. Avoid pre-marital sex.

Syphilis

This is caused by bacteria called Treponema palladium. It is spread through sexual contact between infected persons or kissing.

Symptoms of syphilis

Symptoms of syphilis can be observed in the patient many days after sexual intercourse. That is, it is not east to detect like that of gonorrhea. The symptoms are as follows;

1. Sores on the sex organs.

2. Body rashes om the palm of hands, soles of feet etc.

3. Fever, sore throat, hair and weight loss.

4. Headaches and muscular pains.

5. It may later cause damage to the brain, heart and eyes.

6. It can lead to insanity and death.

Treatment of syphilis

1. The patient should use antibiotics or see the doctor.

Prevention and control of syphilis

1. Abstinence from pre-marital sex.