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-228600-11430000 STD’sSexually transmitted diseases are a series of infections that are spread during unprotected sexual intercourses. Viruses, bacteria, fungi and other microscopic germs cause them. An infected person can keep spreading the disease without noticing, because his symptoms may not be evident enough to realize the situation. They attack people from any sex and range of age; however, teenagers and young adults are the most vulnerable since they are the sexually active part of the population.3200400-34290000 …in MexicoIn México and the world, STD’s have been a constant issue for the public health. Nationally, they are one of the first ten causes of mortality, with an average of 220,000 annual cases. Because of being a developing country, the knowledge of the epidemiological situation in Mexico is limited by the underreporting. However, the estimated frequency of STD’s in the general population goes from 0.1% to 0.5%, while the population at risk has a frequency of 10 to 20%. The exposed population is composed 34% by adults from 20 to 30 years, 41% from 25 to 44 years and the rest being mainly teenagers.The most common STD’s in Mexico are the following:Trichomoniasis- Caused by parasite and affecting mainly women, it is a form of vaginitis.Chlamydia- An infection that causes inflammation and pain in the genitals (generally, women don’t suffer its symptoms).Candidiasis- A fungal infection that causes oral thrush, vaginitis and even life-threatening diseases mainly affecting women.Gonorrhea- An infection that affects mainly men and causes a burning sensation while urinating.Syphilis- It is an infection that, first, causes ulcerations, then inflammations, rash and spots on the skin, and it can lead to heart failure, loss of memory, paralyses or even death. Chancre- Ulcerations in the genitals. Herpes- Inflamed papules either on the face or the genitals.Genital wartsHepatitis (principally B and C)- It is a liver disease that inflames it.HIV/AIDS- Infection that decreases the body’s defense mechanisms. ................
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