STDs can often be present without noticeable symptoms which is why it is important to get checked routinely, especially when becoming sexually active with a new partner. Condoms provide some protection from STDs but not complete protection and must be used correctly. Birth control pills do not provide protection from STDs. At Tel Aviv Doctor we offer a wide range of medical laboratory tests.
All blood tests are performed by our experienced doctors. It is mainly transmitted through unprotected sex, contaminated bodily fluids and shared needle usage. A person with HIV may not show symptoms initially whilst still being infectious to others. For example, usually harmless bacteria or viruses may cause severe and even life-threatening disease. It is important to note, anyone who is concerned about exposure in the previous 72 hours must seek medical care for immediate assessment and treatment to prevent the transmission of HIV.
In Israel, currently, this is via the emergency department of each public hospital. Viral Hepatitis is a disease caused by various viruses which infect the liver. Vaccines are available for the prevention of Hepatitis B β it is advisable that those in an at-risk category for transmission, be vaccinated those with multiple partners, having anal sex, or with a partner who has the Hepatitis virus. Gonorrhoea is a bacterial, sexually transmitted disease.
Infection occurs through sexual intercourse or contact with bodily fluids. It affects both men and women, and is most prevalent in people under 25 years old. Syphilis is a bacterial, sexually transmitted disease. Initial symptom are a sore of the genital area, rectum or mouth, and the disease is spread through direct contact with this sore. Syphilis, if untreated, will advance in various stages, being most infectious during the earlier stages whilst symptoms are still noticeable.
Infections may take years before becoming apparent in some cases and may involve the brain causing a form of dementia, or the large blood vessels causing serious vascular disease. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis.
