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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-
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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,
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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
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per cent of all vaginal discharge
problems. Yeast is normally present
in the vaginas of 25 to 50 per cent of
all healthy women. It sometimes in
creases to cause infection in diabetic
or pregnant patients, or in women
who have been on long-term antibio
tic therapy. It is seen most fre
quently in those on “the pill;” the
yeast organisms thrive in the in
creased vaginal moisture created by
the pill. Symptoms include extreme
itching and burning of the vagina and
the vulva. Medication prescribed by
a physician will provide relief and
cure the infection within a few days.
Trichomonas vaginitis may be the
most frequently acquired sexually
transmitted disease in the U.S., with
an estimated 2.5 million cases occur
ring annually. In women, the symp
toms are itching of the vagina and
vulva, a foul-smelling discharge, and
a burning sensation on urination.
The onset of these symptoms often
coincides with or immediately fol
lows menstruation.
Men can have trichomonas with
out symptoms, so the physician may
want to treat both partners.
Trichomonads, like yeast, can live in
a woman’s body without causing in
fection, but something — the pill, a
menstrual period, or an emotional
crisis — may cause a flare-up of in
fection. There are effective drugs for
treating this disease.
Venereal warts are caused by a
virus called Condyloma acumi
natum. They are becoming more
common, especially in college pop
ulations. They grow rapidly in
moist, warm areas on or around the
genitals and anus. Vaginal dis
charges, heavy perspiration, and
poor personal hygiene enhance their
growth. Venereal warts usually re
spond to treatment, but resistant
warts may require surgery. About
two-thirds of the sexual contacts of
patients with this condition will also
develop genital warts. The average
incubation period is about three
months. There is no evidence that
genital warts are caused by contact
with skin warts.
Phthirus pubis, or the crab louse,
is frequently spread by sexual con
tact. It infests the hair and skin of the
pubic region and feeds exclusively
on human blood. Patients often have
no symptoms, but there may be itch
ing or irritation of the pubic area.
Treatment is available. Scabies is
caused by an itch mite that is spread
by close personal contact. It can be
transmitted sexually and affect the
skin of the genital area. Itching,
especially at night, is a symptom of
scabies. Treatment is also available.
Anyone who thinks that there is
even a chance he or she might have
been exposed to a sexually transmit
ted disease should be examined by a
physician — either in a private office
or at a public health clinic.
Aggies begin
a summer
blood drive
A first for the Texas Aggies un
folds today and tomorrow in a sum
mer blood drive.
The two-day drive will take
donors between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
in rooms 224-6 of the Memorial
Student Center.
Aggie Blood Drives heretofore
have been held in long semesters.
Since the first in 1959, Aggies have
volunteered more than 14,000 units
of blood.
Student Government and Alpha
Phi Omega chapter spokesmen feel
a 300-unit drive is attainable.
Summer students who participate
will join a tradition that began 17
years ago as an effort to benefit
needy patients with hemophilia and
leukemia. Aggies last fall gave an
all-time record 1,331 units.
Drives are conducted through the
blood bank of the Wadley Institute
of Molecular Medicine in Dallas.
Summer donors will receive by mail
an Aggie Blood Club card. Wadley
also will give each donor a key
chain.
“The card will contain informa
tion on how to replace blood used,”
said Elliot Lowe, APO drive chair
man. It indicates that a member
only has to notify the welfare bene
fits coordinator at the Student Gov
ernment Office, with the full name
of the patient, hospital name and
address, pints used and the name of
the Texas A&M student, alumni or
faculty member.”
Student government, through
Executive Director Susan Price, is
coordinating the summer drive. She
said a donation requires about 45
minutes.
APO members with Lowe and
members of Omega Phi Alpha, sis
ter national service group, will assist
Wadley personnel in various jobs.
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