The Department of Disease Control warns teenagers who have unprotected sex to beware of “gonorrhea-syphilis”. It has been found to be 2-3 times more likely to become infected. The risk of HIV infection is 5-9 times higher. Emphasizes the use of condoms for protection at all times. If you are at risk, get checked and treated quickly. along with telltale symptoms requiring immediate medical attention
On February 24, Dr. Veerawat Manosutthi, a qualified medical 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. especially syphilis It was found that the disease rate in 2023 (data as of October 31, 2023) increased by 2 times compared to 2018 (from 11 disease rate increased to 27.8 per 100,000 people) and increased by 3 times among young people. (from a disease rate of 27.9 increased to 90.5 per 100,000 people) and found that the rate of gonorrhea among young people in 2023 increased 2 times compared to 2022 (from a disease rate of 41, 9 increased to 86.6 per 100,000 people), that the disease rate increased. This higher is a sign of unsafe sexual behavior. and are 5-9 times more likely to be at risk of HIV infection
Additionally, behavioral surveillance data related to HIV infection in 2019 found that young people had a condom use rate of only 80% the last time they had sex and used a condom consistently every time who have had sex with their boyfriend or girlfriend. And less than 40 percent of lovers are in line with the youth group’s changing behaviors and values, such as having sex earlier at a younger age. Frequently change sleeping partners Or have sex one night (One night stand) without being aware of protection and without using a condom. All these risk factors increase the situation of sexually transmitted diseases.
Even though sex is a natural thing that is difficult to prevent. But it is easy to prevent diseases that arise from sex. Using condoms every time, with everyone, in every channel, if there are risky behaviors It is recommended that everyone evaluate themselves and their partner if they find a wound around the genitals, mouth or anus that resembles a wound single. The wound is clean and does not hurt. The bottom of the wound is as hard as a button. The wound may heal on its own or other symptoms appear such as a red rash on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, raised, scaly, non-itchy, etc. You should immediately consult a doctor at the public health service unit. Get a blood test to screen for syphilis and receive treatment quickly Because syphilis is a disease that can be cured. Ready to invite couples to come for ongoing examinations and treatments. During treatment you should refrain from having sex until you have recovered. And use a condom every time you have sex. To prevent reinfection However, syphilis germs can exist outside the areas protected by condoms, therefore, if you have risky sexual intercourse, It is advisable to present yourself quickly for screening.
As for gonorrhea, symptoms usually appear in males who have a urinary tract infection. Symptoms will appear approximately 3-5 days after infection. Symptoms seen in males are burning sensation during urination. Pain and swelling in the testicles There is pus coming out of the urethra. For infections of the female genitals, throat and anus, most often there are no symptoms. But if there are symptoms of female genital infection It causes burning sensation during urination, pain in the lower abdomen or pain during intercourse, vaginal discharge and pus. If left untreated, the infection can spread to the uterus and uterus. Risk of ectopic pregnancy
If there is a risk It is advisable to hurry and get checked. To receive immediate treatment because it can be treated and cured, but there is a possibility that it will recur if there is the same risk as before. Therefore, we emphasize the promotion of condom use at all times. who have sex with everyone, on every channel, to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection. Ready to counsel those with risky sexual behavior. Patients (even without symptoms) should be screened for syphilis. and sexually transmitted diseases at a public health care center near your home and screened regularly For immediate treatment, seek further information from Department of Disease Control and AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Division Toll Free Number 1422 02 590 3217, 02 590 3219
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