m THE BATTALION WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1976 Page 7 Public health officials list other types of VO Second of a series Although syphilis and gonorrhea e well known as the major venereal Leases, the current VD epidemic oesn’t stop there. At least a dozen other “sexually spons ansmitted diseases’ (STDs) have become serious public health prob lems, according to the Texas De partment of Health Resources. The term “STD” is used in a broader sense than “VD,” and thus includes syphilis and gonorrhea plus herpes simplex virus type 2, nonspecific urethritis, yeast infec- BIG GEORGE'S BARBECUE 606 Tarrow 846-7412 1 Block off University Across from Fed-Mart Owned & Operated by George Bond OPEN 11:00-8:00 Closed Wednesday Aft. & Sunday DINE IN OR ORDERS TO GO tion, trichomonas vaginitis, venereal warts and others. Of the STDs, herpes simplex virus type 2 has received the most public ity recently. Herpes type 2 is closely related to the common virus that causes “cold sores” and “fever blis ters” — herpes virus type 1. The difference is that herpes type 2 usu ally occurs below the waist, most often in the genital area, and may be spread by sexual intercourse, mak ing it a particularly frustrating and troublesome disease. Symptoms of herpes type 2 usu ally appear within two to twenty days after contact with an affected person. A small area of itching develops at the site of infection, and within a day, multiple fluid-filled blisters ap pear. These painful blisters break, forming superficial sores. Most pa tients have only local discomfort, but some develop fever, headaches, fatigue, swelling in the groin, and painful urination. This initial episode, or primary in fection, is usually over in two to four weeks. However, the disappearance of the sores does not mean that the herpes virus is gone. The virus con tinues to live in the patient’s body, 3-51 If d,Fri ^iquoise^Stipp MANOR EAST MALL PRICES FROM $6.00 — UP 10% AGGIE DISCOUNT WITH I.D. CARD OPEN 11:00 A.M. DAILY and the sores can reappear weeks, months, even years later. These re currences are similar to the primary infection, except they are usually milder and last only one or two weeks. Since these recurrent episodes are caused by a virus al ready inside the body, they are not necessarily related to a new expo sure. In women infected with herpes type 2, the infection may remain en tirely within the vagina where the danger is that it may go unnoticed. The cervix is frequently involved, and several studies have shown an association between herpes and cancer of the cervix. However, there is no clear evidence of a cause-and- effect relationship between the two diseases. Herpes type 2 is a danger to new born infants of infected mothers. The baby may contract the disease during the passage through the birth canal, although it is also possible for the fetus to be infected while in the womb. Cesarean section prevents infection is some cases. There is currently no specific treatment for herpes type 2 infec tions, according to the Texas De partment of Health Resources. There is hope that a new, promising vaccine, being used in Europe, will soon become available in the United States. Here are some of the other STDs that Department of Health Re sources officials say are most preva lent: Nonspecific urethritis (NSU) is also known as nongonococcal uret hritis and includes urethral infec tions other than gonorrhea. It is called “nonspecific” urethritis be cause in 90 per cent of the cases, no specific cause of the disease can be identified. The symptoms of NSU are so similar to gonorrhea that they are easily confused. NSU symptoms are discomfort, some pain when urinating, and a dis charge that is typically less profuse than that of gonorrhea. Most women do not develop symptoms and may be carriers of the disease. NSU is one of the most common STDs, account ing for about 60 per cent of all male urethritis. It can be cured with tet racycline. Yeast infections, caused by a yeastlike fungus called Monilia or Cl m ii did ^: k UNIVERSITY DRIVE AT COLLEGE AVENUE STORE HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 8 AM TO 12 PM SUNDAY 9 AM TO 10 PM ©mlw Wo a| SKAGGS PRICES EFFECTIVE WED., THURS., FRI., SAT., JULY 21, 22, 23, 24, 1976 U.S.D.A. CHOICE BEEF. . . TOP ROUND STEAK .. 1 48 CUBE STEAKS 1 SLICED B0L0GNA....1H.'..... £784: SLICED BACON.....”™ “l 2 * rnTpriin jmri:; FULL CUT LB. USDA CHOICE U.S.D.A. - CHOICE BEEF... BONE IN i SLICED HAM "l” LONGHORN CHEESEr.^™£l 07 BREADED SHRIMP.;-: :. ^ 2 ’ LINK SAUSAGE ; 1 28 scon, WHITE OR ASST PAPER TOWELS 100 SQ. FT. ROLL POWDERED DRINK HAWAIIAN PUNCH ALL VARIETIES ATKINS SWEET RELISH DELICATESSEN-SNACK BAR I frozen foods ORANGE JUICE 2 PINTS CHICKEN LIVERS OR GIZZARDS - FRIED TO PERFECTION • 1 PINT MASHED POTATOES • 1 PINT GOLDEN ALL FRIED OKRA • Vi PINT CREAM GRAVY • Vi DOZ. FOR DINNER ROLLS ONLY INSTORE BAKERY! CHOCOLATE CAKES LARGE 8 INCH, TWO ^ EA. POUND CAKE 2s*1 CUP CAKES ;e: 639' HARD ROLLS 30 - $ 1 JANET LEE 6 0Z. 15