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We have discussed the ways of contagion, let’s see how to avoid them:
- For sexually: Whenever you have penetrative sex (anal, vaginal or oral) and is not known whether any of the people is HIV-positive or not, should be used properly condoms as a preventive method. Today, every day, 14,000 people infected with HIV worldwide, and nearly 90% of new infections are sexually transmitted.
- Via blood: Sharing injection equipment carries a high risk of infection. Today this practice is limited almost exclusively to people who inject illegal drugs. Prevention focuses on the use of injection equipment (syringe and needle) of an individual single-use container or correct sterilization each new use.
- For perinatally: If a woman decides to get pregnant HIV + will have to bear in mind that going to be a risky pregnancy. As must conduct a rigorous medical follow the same, knowing that there are treatments that reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to your baby.

Sexually transmitted diseases are infections acquired through sex with an infected person. The cause is bacteria, parasites and viruses.

Venereal diseas:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhea

• Herpes Simplex

• HIV / AIDS

• HPV

• Syphilis

• Trichomoniasis

Most STDs affect both men and women, but in many cases causing their health problems may be more severe in women.

If a pregnant woman suffering from sexually transmitted diseases, can cause serious health problems for babies.

If you have an STD caused by bacteria or parasites, doctors can treat with antibiotics or other drugs. If you have an STD caused by a virus, there is no cure. Sometimes medicines can keep the disease under control. Correct use of latex condoms greatly reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of contracting and STD infection. (more…)