2. Syphilis
In the short term, this bacterial infection causes painless ulcers in the genitals, rectum, or mouth (primary syphilis) and later a rash, fever, fatigue, and joint pain (secondary syphilis). Requires treatment with antibiotics, otherwise, could end up causing serious health problems, such as potentially fatal damage to the heart, brain, nerves, eyes and other organs. Besides, during pregnancy there is a risk of transmission to the baby and complications arise, such as spontaneous abortion, fetal death or congenital syphilis in the newborn.
In 2022, more than 8,000 cases of syphilis were reported in Spain; the highest rate since 1995. Although the average age of diagnosis is 37 years, More than 10% of cases correspond to those under 25. Likewise, two cases of this disease were reported in children under 2 years of age.
3. Chlamydia
Chlamydia is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It often has no symptoms in its early stages – especially in women – and when there are symptoms they usually include discomfort when urinating, abnormal genital discharge, abdominal or testicular pain in men. Like other STIs, If left untreated it can cause serious long-term complications.infertility and an increased risk of contracting other sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
It is the most widespread infection among the population of our country, and almost four out of every ten diagnosed cases correspond to those under 25 years of age.
4. Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
LGV is a disease caused by specific strains of chlamydia bacteria, although its symptoms are more severe. It initially manifests itself with a small genital ulcer that usually goes unnoticed, but as the infection progresses, inflammation occurs in the inguinal and pelvic lymph nodes, fever, fatigue and muscle pain. Without proper treatment, This condition could lead to serious chronic complications.
