How to protect yourself from the dangerous sex disease

he World Health Organization (WHO) warns against untreatable "gonorrhea": Against the venereal disease gonorrhea, there could soon be no drugs. 

► In many industrialized countries, including Germany, there have been cases of gonorrhea, which are resistant to all currently used antibiotics , warns the responsible physician at the WHO, Teodora Wi, currently in Geneva. The situation in the developing countries was probably similar, but lacked reliable statistics there.

According to WHO, 78 million people worldwide develop gonorrhea every year.

► Left untreated, the disease can have serious consequences, including infertility. Also, an undetected pathogen can be transmitted to the baby at birth. Gonorrhea should also increase the likelihood of becoming infected with HIV.

Riskier for women

Gonorrhea complications are more common in women because their symptoms are not obvious.

► According to WHO estimates, four out of five diseases remain unrecognized. Especially in developing countries, therefore, the diagnosis must be improved to detect gonorrhea at an early stage, calls Wi.

New antibiotic?

WHO announced it would accelerate the launch of a new antibiotic in parallel with a Disease Neglected Disease (DNDi) campaign.

The situation was serious, explained the director of the joint program, Manica Balasegaram. It will therefore also examine whether new combinations of existing antibiotics treatment successes would bring. However, the safest solution is to prevent the transmission of gonorrhea through the use of condoms, and a corresponding education campaign is planned.

Safer sex protects

Three Rules for Protected Sexual
Intercourse : ► Always use a condom and make sure it is tight before entering.

► Cum and blood not in the mouth - this is especially important for homosexual couples. 
► In case of itching, burning or discharge to the doctor, immediately. 
Anyone who is unsure in a new relationship or with a new sex partner, can check himself and his partner at the doctor for venereal diseases.

Sexual mindfulness

It is also important to be aware of this, if you temporarily put yourself at higher risk. So having sex with changing sexual partners (it is the sexual orientation completely irrelevant), one-night stalls or paid sex.

Gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV and Co.

·         gonorrhea

The gonorrhea is caused by bacteria (so-called gonococci) and transmitted mainly during sexual intercourse. Depending on sexual preferences, not only the genital organs, but also the pharynx and the rectum are affected by the pathogens. It comes to a yellowish-white discharge of penis and cervix. Often the disease runs without symptoms and remains unrecognized. This can lead to infertility of men and women. Antibiotics for infected and your partners can prevent this.

chlamydia

The most common sexually transmitted disease in men and women in Europe! The bacteria cause inflammation that hardly causes any discomfort. Therefore, the disease often remains unrecognized. Sometimes women have pain with urination or a slight yellowish discharge. Left untreated, chlamydia can cause male and female infertility. Early detection and treatment with antibiotics reduces the risk of becoming chronically ill. In addition, the partner should be treated.

Genital herpes

The herpes viruses cause small blisters in the genital area. Once infected, the viruses stay in the body for a lifetime. With bad physical defense, the bubbles occur again. They are treated with antivirals and brine baths. A cure is not possible. In addition to the genitalia, the cold sores can also occur on the anus or in the mouth. New research promises that an ointment can protect against genital herpes.

HIV

The HI virus can cause AIDS. It is found in all bodily fluids, especially in blood and semen. The smallest injuries in the genital area can cause the virus to enter the body. An HIV test provides reliable information about a possible infection. Until the result you should not donate blood and use condoms during sex. In the first 72 hours after sexual intercourse, a complex, several-week anti-virus therapy can be started. HIV / AIDS is not curable.

Genital warts

Genital warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). The warts are removed with a laser or electricity. Often, however, they come again. Human papillomaviruses play a role in the development of penile, cervical and anal cancer. For some years there is a vaccine against HPV.