Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I understand your concern.
As you have rightly mentioned, all the STDs can be prevented by condoms.
Even one unprotected intercourse with an infected partner, can transmit diseases like Herpes, HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, e.t.c
Though the chances of getting an infection from one isolated exposure is less.
For HPV, you can get vaccinated which negates the risk of developing it in future completely.
If you can regularly use condoms though, you really have nothing to worry about, apart from genital herpes which can be spread from other infected sites such as thighs or groin.
Please feel free to discuss further,
Regards.
Patient replied :
Thanks a lot for explaining. So is genital herpes treatable by medicines?
Hello,
It is a chronic infection with recurrences.
Valacyclovir tablets can be taken to prevent relapse or recurrences and also reduce the severity.
Regards.
Patient replied :
ok thank you. What about hepatitas A,B,C? can i get vaccinated. I got for one of them i think.
One of them my nurse said last time i don't need if i do not contact but i am thinking to get it anyway.
So i understand condoms for oral, vaginal and anal and kiss only on lips if no sore on lips can avoid everything apart from herpes?
Hello,
The effective vaccine that is available is Hepatitis B and you must have taken it already.
Yes, in absence of open sores, no other STD can be transmitted through kissing. If there are active sores, the infection is highly contagious.
Hope this was helpful,
Regards.