How do you get the disease?
In recent years, the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has been on the rise and has become an important issue in global public health. Understanding how diseases are transmitted and preventive measures are critical to protecting personal health. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the causes and prevention and control methods of the disease from four aspects: transmission routes, high-risk groups, common diseases and preventive measures.
1. Transmission routes of diseases

Diseases are mainly spread through:
| Transmission route | Description |
|---|---|
| Sexual contact transmission | Including vaginal sex, anal sex, oral sex, etc., are the main ways of transmitting the disease. |
| Bloodborne | Transmission, such as HIV, hepatitis B, etc., through sharing of needles, blood transfusions or organ transplants. |
| mother-to-child transmission | Infected pregnant women can transmit it to their fetus or infant through the placenta, delivery or breastfeeding. |
| indirect contact transmission | In rare cases, it may be spread through shared towels, bathtubs, etc. |
2. High-risk groups for diseases
The following groups are at higher risk for infectious diseases:
| high risk groups | risk factors |
|---|---|
| sex worker | Multiple sexual partners, unprotected sex |
| men who have sex with men | Anal sex has high risk of transmission |
| drug addicts | Shared needles lead to blood-borne transmission |
| teenager | Lack of sexual knowledge and active sexual behavior |
3. Common diseases and their symptoms
Here are several common illnesses and their main symptoms:
| Disease name | Main symptoms |
|---|---|
| AIDS (HIV) | There are no symptoms in the early stage, but fever, weight loss, and decreased immunity will occur in the later stage. |
| Gonorrhea | Increased urethral secretions and painful urination |
| Syphilis | Chancre, rash, systemic symptoms |
| genital herpes | Genital blisters, pain, ulcers |
| genital warts | Cauliflower-like growths appear around the genitals and anus |
4. Preventive measures against diseases
The key to preventing disease is to:
| Precautions | Specific content |
|---|---|
| safe sex | Use condoms of acceptable quality correctly |
| Regular inspection | People who have sex should undergo regular disease screening |
| single sex partner | Reducing the number of sexual partners may reduce the risk of infection |
| Vaccination | Such as HPV vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine, etc. |
| health education | Raise awareness of diseases and prevention |
5. Social Impact of Diseases
Diseases not only affect personal health, but also cause serious social problems:
1.Increased medical burden:The treatment of diseases requires a large amount of medical resources and puts pressure on the public health system.
2.Damaged family relationships:Illness can lead to strained relationships and even family breakdown.
3.Social discrimination:Patients may face social discrimination, affecting their mental health and normal life.
4.Economic development is hindered:The labor force loses the ability to work due to disease, which affects social and economic development.
6. Conclusion
Disease prevention and control requires the joint efforts of individuals, families, society and the government. By raising awareness of prevention and taking effective measures, we can effectively reduce the incidence of the disease. If you suspect that you may have an infectious disease, please seek medical examination promptly. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to the prognosis.
Remember: prevention is better than cure, and a healthy lifestyle is the best protection. Let us protect sexual health together and create a better life.
check the details
check the details