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Preventing Sexually Transmitted Diseases: The Department of Disease Control’s Recommendations for Safe Practices

The Department of Disease Control is concerned. I recommend it to the public. Especially teenagers and youth groups adhere to these principles “Look-Wear-Spicy Safely” Reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases I wait Rashes, sores, blisters and pus on your partner first every time. Wear Condoms every time you have sex, with everyone, on every channel and Taste in complete safety Make sure you and your partner are free of the virus if you have ever been at risk. Get screened regularly for HIV infection and syphilis.

Today (April 12, 2024) Dr. Weerawat Manosutthi, highly qualified doctor And a spokesperson from the Department of Disease Control said that the situation of sexually transmitted diseases in the past 5 years still tends to increase significantly. especially syphilis It was found that the disease rate in 2023 increased 2.5 times compared to 2018 (from 11 disease rates increased to 28.1 per 100,000 people) and increased 3 times among young people. (From a disease rate of 27.9 increased to 91.2 per 100,000 people) this increased disease rate. It is a sign of unsafe sexual behavior. and are 5 to 9 times more likely to be at risk of HIV infection

Sexually transmitted diseases There are many other diseases. Many of the symptoms include ulcers (syphilis, chancroid, genital herpes), abscesses (venereal disease of the lymph glands and ducts or mango abscess), pus (gonorrhea, chlamydia) and others (genital warts, genital warts, vaginal worms, keratitis ) and sometimes infections obtained from close contact. So I recommend it to everyone. I wait Observing yourself and your partner every time before having sex to make sure there are no rashes, wounds, blisters, pus and, most importantly, Wear Use condoms every time you have sex, with everyone, in every way, to prevent HIV infection. Sexually transmitted diseases Hepatitis B and C, as well as preventing unplanned pregnancies all at once and forever Taste in complete safety Don’t worry if there is ever a risk. It is recommended to undergo regular screening for HIV infection and syphilis because most of these two diseases have no symptoms. You will only know you have the virus after taking the test. You can get condoms for free at government health services. and civil society across the country or press to reserve the right to receive free condoms and HIV self-test kits via the Paotang application and can be collected at a service unit near your home, such as a clinic, a pharmacy, a health hospital, a hospital, etc. In addition, every Thai has the right to undergo a free HIV test 2 times a year in every hospital under the national health insurance. Syphilis can be tested at the local health service center.

Point out if there are risks, such as not using a condom. Condoms break, fall or leak during sexual intercourse. It is advisable to consult a doctor immediately. To enter the screening process for sexually transmitted infections. If the results are found to be infectious, you should receive treatment immediately. Because STDs can be treated and cured, but there is a chance that they will return if you are at the same risk as before. Love safely We therefore recommend everyone to stick to the “Look-Wear-Hot Safely” principles, protect yourself, don’t worry, reduce sexually transmitted diseases. The Department of Disease Control is concerned. I want to see Thai people enjoy good Health.

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Information from: Division of AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Office of Risk Communications, Department of Disease Control

April 12, 2024

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