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<p><strong>Tuberculosis (TB)</strong> is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em>. TB disease most often affects the lungs, but can occur anywhere in the body.  Educating patients and the general public about this disease can help prevent the spread of and rate of infection associated with this disease.</p>
<p>Here you will find<strong> Tuberculosis (TB) related patient education handouts and fact sheets</strong> that cover 7 tuberculosis topics in 15 different languages:</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Albanian</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TbAL1.PDF">Information on Tuberculosis (I)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TbAL2.PDF">Information on Tuberculosis (II)</a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Amharic</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedAmh.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGAmh.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfAmh.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVAmh.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisAmh.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatAmh.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsAmh.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Arabic</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedAra.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGAra.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfAra.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/documents/_Arabic_%20TB%20&amp;%20HIVNOV082002-1.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisAra.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatAra.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsAra.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Chinese (Traditional Script)</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedChin.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGChin.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfChn.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVChn.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisChn.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatChin.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsChin.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>English</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedTST.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MDRTB.pdf">Drug Resistant TB: Facts for Contacts</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TbEng1.PDF">Information on Tuberculosis (I)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TbEng2.PDF">Information on Tuberculosis (II)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCG.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfect.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIV.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDis.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatTST.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/Medicine.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Farsi</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedFar.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGFar.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfFar.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVFar.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisFar.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatFar.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsFar.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Hindi</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedHin.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGHin.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfHin.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVHin.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisHin.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatHin.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsHin.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Indonesian</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedInd.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGInd.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfInd.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVInd.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisInd.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatInd.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsInd.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Korean</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedKor.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGKor.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfKor.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVKor.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisKor.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatKor.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsKor.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Russian</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedRus.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGRus.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfRus.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVRus.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisRus.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatRus.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsRus.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines</a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Somali</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedSom.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGSom.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfSom.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVSom.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisSom.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatSom.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsSom.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Spanish</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedSpan.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGSpan.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfSpn.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVSpn.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisSpn.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatSpan.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsSpan.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Tagalog</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedTag.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGTag.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfTag.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVTag.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisTag.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatTag.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsTag.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Tigrinya</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedTig.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGTig.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfTig.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVTig.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisTig.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatTig.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsTig.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Urdu</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedUrd.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGUrd.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfUrd.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVUrd.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisUrd.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatUrd.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsUrd.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines </a></p>
<p align="left"><strong>Vietnamese</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/NeedVit.pdf">Do I Need a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BCGVit.pdf">Just the Facts About BCG and TB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBInfVit.pdf">Stop TB Infection Before It Makes You Sick </a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBHIVVit.pdf">TB and HIV: A Dangerous Partnership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/TBDisVit.pdf">TB Disease: You Need Treatment to Make You Well</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/WhatVit.pdf">What is a TB Skin Test?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/MedsVit.pdf">What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines</a></p>
<h3><strong>Other Tuberculosis Educational Materials </strong></h3>
<p><strong>American Lung Association of San   Diego</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.lungsandiego.org/lung/adults_tuberculosis.asp" target="_blank">http://www.lungsandiego.org/lung/adults_tuberculosis.asp</a><strong> </strong></li>
<li>&#8220;After the Test&#8221; &#8212; <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/SDAftENG.pdf" target="_blank">English</a> | <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/SDAftFAR.pdf" target="_blank">Farsi</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Australian Public Health Division, Government of   Victoria, Australia<br />
</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>TB Materials available in Arabic, Cambodian,   Chinese, Croatian, English, Filippino, Russian, Somali, and, Turkish</li>
<li><a href="http://www.health.vic.gov.au/ideas/diseases/language.htm" target="_blank">http://www.health.vic.gov.au/ideas/diseases/language.htm</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>British Lung Association</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Facts About Tuberculosis&#8221; &#8211; <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BrLnHin.pdf" target="_blank">Hindi</a> (<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/BrLnEng.pdf" target="_blank">English Translation</a>)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>California TB Controller&#8217;s   Association</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>&#8220;TB Disease: Class 2&#8243; &#8212; <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/CATB2FAR.pdf" target="_blank">Farsi</a> (<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/CATB2ENG.pdf" target="_blank">English   Translation</a>)</li>
<li>&#8220;TB Disease: Class 3 and 5&#8243; &#8212; <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/CATB35FS.pdf" target="_blank">Farsi</a> (<a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/CATB35EN.pdf" target="_blank">English Translation</a>)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Canadian Lung Association</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.lung.ca/tb/notenglish/" target="_blank">http://www.lung.ca/tb/notenglish/</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</strong></p>
<ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<li><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/faqs/default.htm">&#8220;Question and   Answers About TB&#8221;</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/tb/" target="blank">CDC&#8217;s website for tuberculosis lists numerous topics and resources</a></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0pt;"><strong>City of Manchester, New Hampshire</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.manchesternh.gov/CityGov/HLT/Community/TB.html" target="_blank">http://www.manchesternh.gov/CityGov/HLT/Community/TB.html</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Ethnomed &#8212; </strong>This web site provides cultural information as well as   educational materials<strong> </strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ethnomed.org/ethnomed/patient_ed/index.html" target="blank">Brochures &#8211;   http://www.ethnomed.org/ethnomed/patient_ed/index.html</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Florida Department of Health</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Click <a href="http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctrl/tb/Educational-Materials/edmat.html" target="_blank">http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctrl/tb/Educational-Materials/edmat.html</a> to visit the patient education page for the materials order form; video and   brochures are available</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Massachusetts Department of Health</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>INH   Fact Sheet &#8212; <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/INHEngMA.pdf" target="_blank">English</a> | <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/brochures/INHAraMA.pdf" target="_blank">Arabic</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Minnesota Department of Health</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/tb/brochures.html" target="_blank">http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/tb/brochures.html</a></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong>NIH National Institutes of Allergy and   Infectious Diseases<br />
</strong>These materials have lots of pictures and might be useful with patients   who learn better with visual cue</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0pt;">
<li><a href="http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/tuberculosis/Understanding/PDF/TB.pdf">Tuberculosis:  Getting Healthy, Staying Healthy: English|</a> <a href="http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/tuberculosis/Understanding/PDF/LaTuberculosis.pdf">Spanish</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>New Mexico Refugee and Immigrant Health   Program</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.healthlinknm.org/refugee/resources/foreign/tb.htm" target="blank">TB Foreign Language Materials &#8211;   http://www.healthlinknm.org/refugee/resources/foreign/tb.htm</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library;   University of Utah</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://library.med.utah.edu/24languages/" target="1">http://library.med.utah.edu/24languages/</a></li>
<li>The following TB materials are available:<br />
&#8220;Pills   to Prevent TB&#8221; [pdf files] &#8212; <a href="http://medstat.med.utah.edu/uchin/ca_pillspreventtb.pdf" target="_blank">Cambodian and English</a> | <a href="http://medstat.med.utah.edu/uchin/la_pills.pdf" target="_blank">Laotian and   English</a><br />
&#8220;TB: Get the Facts&#8221; [pdf files] &#8212; <a href="http://medstat.med.utah.edu/uchin/ko_tuberculosisfacts.pdf" target="_blank">Korean</a> (Download English from <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/pubs/pamphlets/TBgtfctsEng.pdf" target="_blank">CDC web page</a>)</li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="margin-top: 0pt;"><strong>What is Tuberculosis?</strong></p>
<p>Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em>. TB disease most often affects the lungs, but can occur anywhere in the body.</p>
<p><strong>What is the difference between TB infection and TB disease?</strong></p>
<p>In <strong>TB infection</strong>, the TB bacteria are in the body but are asleep or inactive. This means that a person with TB infection is not sick and cannot spread TB to other people. A person with TB infection usually has a positive TB skin test, a normal chest x-ray and no symptoms of TB disease.</p>
<p>TB infection can sometimes turn into TB disease. Many people (90%) who have TB infection never develop TB disease. However, about 10% of the people with TB infection develop TB disease.</p>
<p>In <strong>TB disease</strong>, the TB bacteria in the body awaken or become active. This means that a person with TB disease is sick and may spread TB to other people. A person with TB disease has a positive TB skin test, an abnormal chest x-ray (usually) and symptoms of TB disease (coughing for more than 3 weeks, fever, night sweats, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and loss of appetite). A person with TB disease needs to take medication to become well.</p>
<p><strong>Who can develop TB disease?</strong></p>
<p>Persons most likely to develop TB disease are those who have recently become infected with TB through someone with whom they live or have close contact. TB disease usually develops within the first two years after getting infected with TB. After the two years is over, the risk of developing TB disease decreases. However, it may still be possible to develop TB disease if the immune system is weakened by another medical condition, drug abuse, malnutrition or old age.</p>
<p><strong>How does TB spread?</strong></p>
<p>TB spreads through the air. When a person with contagious TB coughs, laughs, sings, etc., the TB bacteria are released into the air. These TB bacteria can remain in the air for many hours. Anyone who breathes this air that contains TB bacteria may become infected.</p>
<p>To prevent spreading TB to another person, anyone with contagious TB disease should cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.</p>
<p><strong>Fact: </strong>Persons with TB disease who have taken the correct TB medications for a specified period of time do not continue spreading TB to others.</p>
<p><strong>Fact: </strong>TB bacteria do not spread by kissing or sharing drinking glasses, dishes, or other objects. TB bacteria must be inhaled in order for infection to occur.</p>
<p><strong>What are the symptoms of contagious TB disease?</strong></p>
<p>The most common symptom of contagious TB disease is a <strong>cough</strong> that lasts for more than a three weeks, sometimes producing mucous and/or blood. Other symptoms may include fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. Chest pain may also occur.</p>
<p>For TB disease outside the lungs, the symptoms vary by where in the body the disease occurs.</p>
<p>People can have TB disease without having any symptoms.</p>
<p><strong>What is the Treatment for TB disease?</strong></p>
<p>Treating TB disease requires a minimum of 4 different medicines. Persons with TB disease who have taken the correct TB medications for a specified period of time do not continue spreading TB to others. However, it will take a minimum of 6 months to complete the treatment for TB disease. Sometimes, it may take longer.</p>
<p>Persons with TB disease must take every dose of medicine as prescribed, even if the symptoms of the disease disappear completely. Not taking the proper dosage of TB medications over a prescribed amount of time can result in the return of TB disease that does not respond to the TB drugs. Persons whose TB does not respond to the most commonly used TB drugs will need to take other medicines that may not work and have serious side effects.</p>
<p><a title="Tuberculosis Disease Fact Sheet (PDF Version)" href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/documents/Tuberculosis_disease_2009_000.pdf">Tuberculosis Disease Fact Sheet (PDF Version)</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is tuberculosis (TB)? TB is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB disease most often affects the lungs, but can occur anywhere in the body. Some types of TB disease are contagious, and some are not. TB diseases of the lung or larynx are contagious. How Does TB Infection Spread? TB [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="margin-top: 0pt;"><strong><img class="alignright" style="margin:10px" src="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/images/bac1.jpg" alt="bacteria" width="150" height="101" />What is tuberculosis (TB)?</strong></p>
<p>TB is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium   tuberculosis.</p>
<p>TB disease most often affects the lungs, but can occur anywhere in the body. Some types of TB disease are contagious, and some are not. TB diseases of the lung or larynx are contagious.</p>
<p><strong>How Does TB Infection Spread?</strong></p>
<p><img src="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/images/cough.jpg" alt="two people breathing" width="250" height="138" /></p>
<p>TB bacteria spread from person to person through the air. TB bacteria must be   inhaled in order for infection to occur.</p>
<p>When a person with contagious TB disease coughs, laughs, or sings, s/he releases TB bacteria into the air. These bacteria can remain in the air for many hours. A person who inhales this air may become infected with TB.</p>
<p>A person is more likely to become infected with TB if s/he spends several hours in a poorly ventilated room with a person who is breathing out a lot of TB bacteria into the air. Examples of persons most likely to become infected with TB include those who share a residence or spend a lot of time with a person who has contagious TB disease.</p>
<p>TB does not spread by   casual contact such as kissing, sharing drinking glasses, dishes, or walking in   the park.</p>
<p><strong>What is the Difference Between TB Infection and TB   Disease?</strong></p>
<p>In <strong>TB infection</strong>, or Latent TB Infection (LTBI), the TB   bacteria are in the body but are asleep or inactive.</p>
<p>A person with LTBI usually has a positive TB skin test and a normal chest x-ray. A person with LTBI does not have any symptoms of TB disease; and, this person is not sick and cannot spread TB to others.</p>
<p>LTBI may turn into TB disease. A person with LTBI has a 90% chance of living his/her life without developing TB disease, but a 10% chance of developing TB disease during his/her life. The greatest chance of LTBI turning into TB disease is in the 2 years after becoming infected.</p>
<p>In <strong>TB disease</strong>, the TB bacteria in the body awaken or   become active. A person with TB disease is sick and may spread TB to other   people.</p>
<p>A person with TB disease has a positive TB skin test, an abnormal chest x-ray (usually) and symptoms of TB disease (coughing for more than 3 weeks, fever, night sweats, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, and/or others). A person with TB disease needs medication to become well.</p>
<p><strong>Who is At Risk for TB Infection</strong></p>
<p>Risk factors for getting LTBI include contact with a person with infectious TB disease, HIV-positive status, injection drug use, prior residence in a country where TB is prevalent, and residence in a congregated living facility (homeless shelters, migrant farm camps, some nursing homes, prisons/jails, etc.).</p>
<p><strong>Who Should Get Tested for TB?</strong></p>
<p>Only persons with risk factors (see above) for TB should get the TB skin   test.</p>
<p><strong>How Is TB Infection (LTBI) Detected?</strong></p>
<p><img style="margin-right:5px;" src="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/images/tstinj.jpg" alt="needle" width="150" height="128" /><img style="margin: 0px 5px; " src="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/Programs/Tuberculosis/Patients/images/tstread.jpg" alt="skin test" width="150" height="101" />The Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) detects TB infection. The TST is given as an injection. A health care worker administers the TB skin test on the person&#8217;s arm.</p>
<p>Within 48-72 hours (2-3 days) after the test, the health care worker checks the tested area of the arm for a reaction. The health care worker measures the size of the TB skin test reaction in millimeters. This skin test reaction is typically a raised, hard, swelling-like area on the arm where the injection was given. The skin test outcome (positive or negative) depends the size of the skin test reaction and the person&#8217;s risk factors for TB. A positive reaction usually indicates TB infection (LTBI).</p>
<p><strong>What Happens If a TB Skin Test is Positive?</strong></p>
<p>If a person&#8217;s TB Skin Test is positive, the doctor or nurse may prescribe other tests. These tests check if the TB infection is in the lungs. These tests include a chest x-ray and a laboratory analysis of the person&#8217;s sputum (phlegm or mucous that is coughed-up).</p>
<p>Since TB can occur outside the lungs,   other specimen samples such as urine, blood, etc. may be collected and   tested.</p>
<p><strong>Is Medication Necessary for TB Infection (LTBI)?</strong></p>
<p>In the US, physicians typically prescribe Isoniazid (INH) for TB infection. INH reduces the chances of the TB infection (LTBI) turning into TB disease.</p>
<p>Once the INH therapy starts, it needs to continue for 9 months. Not following this therapy as prescribed might make the TB bacteria resistant to INH, reducing the drug&#8217;s ability to kill the bacteria. This latter issue is a concern if the LTBI turns into TB disease.</p>
<p><strong>What Happens If the TB Skin Test is Negative?</strong></p>
<p>A person&#8217;s negative TB skin test may mean one or more of the following.</p>
<ul>
<li> Person does not have TB infection.</li>
<li> Person got the TB infection within last 10-12 weeks, and the TB skin test   cannot detect the TB infection.</li>
<li> Person has overwhelming TB disease, and the immune system is not   responding.</li>
<li> Person cannot react to the TB skin test, because s/he has a   compromised<br />
immune system.</li>
</ul>
<p>If a skin test is negative for TB infection, a health care worker will do the   following:</p>
<ul>
<li> Reviews the person&#8217;s medical history, exposure to TB, symptoms for TB   disease, and/or other risk factors for TB;</li>
<li> Educates this individual about the negative TB skin test and its possible   causes; and,</li>
<li> May recommend more tests, including a second TB skin test, depending on the   person&#8217;s risk factors for TB.</li>
</ul>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is syphilis? Syphilis is an infection spread through direct contact with a person who has the disease, almost always during sexual contact. It is one of the most dangerous sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). A pregnant woman who is infected can also spread syphilis to her baby either before or during birth. Who gets syphilis? [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What is syphilis?</strong></p>
<p>Syphilis is an infection spread through direct contact with a person who has the disease, almost always during sexual contact. It is one of the most dangerous sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). A pregnant woman who is infected can also spread syphilis to her baby either before or during birth.</p>
<p><strong>Who gets syphilis?</strong></p>
<p>Any person who has sex with a person infected with syphilis can get the disease.</p>
<p><strong>What are the symptoms of syphilis?</strong></p>
<p>The first sign of syphilis is usually a sore, called chancre, which is painless and appears on or near the genitals, though it can show up somewhere else, such as the mouth or anus. It may be accompanied by swollen glands, which develop within a week after the appearance of the initial sore. When the sore is present, a person is said to have the <strong>primary</strong> stage of syphilis. The sore may disappear by itself within 1 to 5 weeks, even without treatment, but the disease stays in the body.</p>
<p>The<strong> secondary</strong> stage of syphilis begins approximately 7 weeks after the sore first appears. The most common symptom during this stage is a rash which may appear on any part of the body: trunk, arms, legs, palms, soles, etc. Other symptoms may also occur which include tiredness, fever, sore throat, headaches, hoarseness, loss of appetite, and swollen glands. These signs and symptoms last 2 to 6 weeks, and will disappear even if no treatment is received.</p>
<p>After the second stage, <strong>latent</strong> syphilis begins during which there are no apparent signs or symptoms of disease. This stage can occur anytime up until the disease is cured or the serious symptoms of late syphilis begin.</p>
<p><strong>Late</strong> syphilis occurs when the disease goes untreated and may involve illness in the skin, bones, central nervous system and heart and can cause disability or death.</p>
<p>With proper treatment during the primary stage, the sores will go away and the later stages of the disease will be prevented.</p>
<p><strong>How soon do symptoms appear?</strong></p>
<p>Symptoms can appear from 10 to 90 days after a person becomes infected, but usually within 3 to 4 weeks. Symptoms are often not noticed or are thought to be minor abrasions or heat rash and medical care is not sought right away.</p>
<p><strong>How is syphilis diagnosed?</strong></p>
<p>In early syphilis, a sample of fluid can be taken from the sore (chancre) and checked for the organism. Later in the disease, blood testing is required.</p>
<p><strong>How is syphilis spread?</strong></p>
<p>Syphilis is spread mainly through sexual contact in which there is contact to open sores or breaks in the skin.</p>
<p><strong>What is the treatment for syphilis?</strong></p>
<p>Syphilis can be cured with antibiotics prescribed by a physician, usually penicillin, doxycycline, or tetracycline. The amount of treatment required depends on the stage of syphilis the patient is experiencing. Follow-up examination is very important to make sure the treatment has cured the disease.</p>
<p><strong>How can syphilis be prevented?</strong></p>
<p>Not having sex is the only sure way to avoid getting syphilis or any other STD. Otherwise, limiting the number of one&#8217;s sexual partners reduces the chance of being exposed. Using condoms correctly with all partners will decrease the possibility of becoming infected. If you think you are infected, avoid any sexual contact until you have visited a doctor, hospital or STD clinic. If you are infected, notify your sex partners immediately so they can be tested and treated.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/factsheets/pdf/Syphilis.pdf">Download a PDF of this fact sheet </a></p>
<h1>Sífilis</h1>
<p><strong>¿Qué es la sífilis?</strong></p>
<p>La sífilis es una infección trasmitida a través de contacto directo con una persona que tenga la enfermedad, casi siempre durante contacto sexual.  Es una de las enfermedades sexual transmitidas más peligrosas (ETS). Una mujer embarazada que esta infectada puede trasmitir la sífilis a su bebé antes ó durante el nacimiento.</p>
<p><strong>¿Quién contrae sífilis?</strong></p>
<p>Cualquier persona que tenga sexo con una persona infectada con sífilis puede contraer la enfermedad.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuáles son los síntomas de la sífilis?</strong></p>
<p>La primera señal de sífilis es generalmente una úlcera, llamada chancro, que no es dolorosa y aparece cerca de los órganos genitales, aunque puede aparecer en cualquier otra parte, por ejemplo la boca ó el ano.  Puede ser acompañada por glándulas hinchadas, que se desarrollan en el transcurso de una semana después del aparecimiento de la úlcera inicial.  Cuando la úlcera está presente, se dice que la persona esta en la <strong>etapa primaria</strong> de la sífilis.  La úlcera puede desaparecer por sí misma en un plazo de 1 a 5 semanas, incluso sin tratamiento, pero la enfermedad permanece en el cuerpo.</p>
<p>La <strong>etapa secundaria</strong> de la sífilis comienza aproximadamente 7 semanas después que la primera úlcera aparece.  El síntoma más común durante esta etapa es una erupción que puede aparecer en cualquier parte del cuerpo: tronco, brazos, piernas, palmas, plantas, etc.  Otros síntomas que pueden ocurrir incluyen cansancio, fiebre, garganta dolorida, dolores de cabeza, ronquera, pérdida de apetito, y glándulas hinchadas.  Estas señales y síntomas duran de 2 a 6 semanas, y desaparecerán incluso si no se recibe ningún tratamiento.</p>
<p>Después de la segunda etapa, la <strong>sífilis latente</strong> comienza incluso cuando no hay ninguna muestra ó síntoma evidente de enfermedad.  Esta etapa puede ocurrir en cualquier momento hasta que se cure la enfermedad ó los síntomas serios de la <strong>sífilis tardía</strong> comiencen.</p>
<p>La <strong>etapa tardía</strong> de la sífilis ocurre cuando la enfermedad continúa sin tratamiento y puede implicar enfermedad en la piel, huesos, sistema nervioso central y corazón y puede causar incapacidad ó muerte.</p>
<p>Con el tratamiento apropiado durante la etapa primaria, las úlceras desaparecerán y las fases posteriores de la enfermedad serán prevenidas.</p>
<p><strong>¿Qué tan pronto aparecen los síntomas?</strong></p>
<p>Los síntomas pueden aparecer a partir de 10 a 90 días después que una persona se infecta, pero generalmente en plazo de 3 a 4 semanas.  Los síntomas no se notan ó la persona crée que son abrasiones menores ó rosadas de menor importancia y la asistencia médica no se busca enseguida.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo se diagnostica la sífilis?</strong></p>
<p>Durante la sífilis temprana, una muestra del líquido de la úlcera (chancro) se puede tomar y examinar para saber si hay organismo.  Más adelante en la enfermedad, se requiere la prueba de la sangre.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo se trasmite la sífilis?</strong></p>
<p>La sífilis se trasmite principalmente a través del contacto sexual en el cual hay contacto con las úlceras abiertas ó con heridas abiertas en la piel.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuál es el tratamiento para la sífilis?</strong></p>
<p>La sífilis se puede curar con antibióticos recetados por médico, generalmente penicilina, doxiciclina, ó tetraciclina.  La cantidad de tratamiento requerida depende de la etapa de la sífilis en la que el paciente se encuentra.  El examen subsiguiente es muy importante para cerciorarse de que el tratamiento ha curado la enfermedad.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo puede  prevenirse la sífilis?</strong></p>
<p>No tener sexo es la única manera segura de evitar contraer sífilis ó cualquier otra ETS.  Si no, limitar el número de parejas sexuales reduce el riesgo de ser infectado.  Usar condones (profilácticos ó preservativos) con todas las parejas sexuales disminuirá la posibilidad de infectarse.  Si usted piensa que le han infectado, evite cualquier contacto sexual hasta que usted haya visitado un doctor, un hospital ó una clínica de ETS.  Si le infectan, notifique a sus parejas sexuales inmediatamente para que así puedan ser examinadas y tratadas.</p>
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		<title>Lymphogranuloma &#8211; What is Lymphogranuloma?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)? LGV is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a specific strain of bacteria called Chlamydia. It usually affects the lymph glands in the genital area. Who gets LGV? Most LGV is found among sexually active persons living in tropical or subtropical climates. LGV is not very common in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What is lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)?</strong></p>
<p>LGV is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a specific strain of bacteria called <em>Chlamydia</em>. It usually affects the lymph glands in the genital area.</p>
<p><strong>Who gets LGV?</strong></p>
<p>Most LGV is found among sexually active persons living in tropical or subtropical climates. LGV is not very common in the United States.</p>
<p><strong>What are the symptoms of LGV?</strong></p>
<p>The first symptom may be a small, painless pimple or lesion occurring on the penis or vagina. It is often unnoticed. The infection then spreads to the lymph nodes in the groin area and from there to the surrounding tissue. Complications may include inflamed and swollen lymph glands which may drain and bleed.</p>
<p><strong>How soon after exposure do symptoms appear?</strong></p>
<p>The onset of symptoms varies widely. The first lesion may appear from 3 to 30 days after exposure.</p>
<p><strong>How is LGV spread?</strong></p>
<p>The infection is spread through direct contact with open lesions of infected people, usually during sexual contact.</p>
<p><strong>For how long can an infected person spread the bacteria to others?</strong></p>
<p>An individual remains infectious as long as there are active lesions present on the body.</p>
<p><strong>What is the treatment for LGV?</strong></p>
<p>LGV is treated with antibiotics generally by mouth for two weeks. It is important to finish all of the medication prescribed by your doctor.</p>
<p><strong>How can LGV be prevented?</strong></p>
<p>Not having sex is the only sure way to avoid getting LGV. Otherwise, limiting the number of one&#8217;s sexual partners reduces the chance of being exposed. Using condoms correctly with all partners will decrease the possibility of becoming infected with LGV or any other STD. If you think you are infected, avoid any sexual contact until you have visited a doctor, hospital or STD clinic. If you are infected, notify your sex partners immediately so they can be tested and treated.</p>
<p><strong>¿Qué es el linfogranuloma venereo (LGV)?</strong></p>
<p>El LGV es una enfermedad transmitida sexualmente (ETS ó STD en Inglés) causada por un tipo específico de bacterias llamadas <em>Chlamydia</em>.  Afecta generalmente las glándulas del sistema linfático en el área genital.</p>
<p><strong>¿Quién contrae el LGV?</strong></p>
<p>La mayoría de LGV se encuentra entre personas sexualmente activas que viven en climas tropicales ó subtropicales.  LGV no es muy común en los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuáles son los síntomas de LGV?</strong></p>
<p>El primer síntoma puede ser una lesión como espinilla ó lesión pequeña, sin dolor que ocurre en el pene ó vagina.  A menudo pasa inadvertida.  La infección entonces se esparce a los nodos de linfa en el área de la ingle y de allí a otros tejido circundantes.  Las complicaciones incluyen glándulas de la linfa inflamadas e hinchadas que pueden drenar y sangrar.</p>
<p><strong>¿Qué tan pronto después del contagio aparecen los síntomas?</strong></p>
<p>El inicio de síntomas varía extensamente.  La primera lesión puede aparecer a partir 3 a 30 días después del contagio.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo se trasmite el LGV?</strong></p>
<p>La infección se trasmite a través del contacto directo con lesiones abiertas de gente infectada, generalmente durante el contacto sexual.</p>
<p><strong>¿Por cuanto tiempo puede una persona infectada trasmitir las bacterias?</strong></p>
<p>Un individuo puede trasmitir la enfermedad mientras hay lesiones activas presentes en el cuerpo.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuál es el tratamiento para el LGV?</strong></p>
<p>El LGV se trata con antibióticos generalmente por la via oral durante dos semanas.   Es importante terminar la medicina resetada por su doctor.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo puedeprevenirse el LGV?</strong></p>
<p>No tener contacto sexual es la única manera segura de evitar contagiarse con LGV.   Si no, el limitar el número de parejas sexuales reduce el riesgo de infección. Usar condones (profilácticos ó preservativos) con todas las parejas disminuirá la posibilidad de infectarse con LGV ó cualquier otra ETS (STD).  Si usted piensa que le han infectado, evite cualquier contacto sexual hasta que vea un doctor, vaya a un hospital ó una clínica de ETS.  Si le infectan, notifique a sus parejas sexuales inmediatamente para que así pueden ser examinadas y tratadas.</p>
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		<title>Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and how is it spread? HIV is the virus that causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). You can become infected with HIV by the exchange of blood, semen and vaginal secretions with a person infected with the virus, such as by having sex or sharing needles. Pregnant women infected [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and how is it spread?</strong></p>
<p>HIV is the virus that causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). You can become infected with HIV by the exchange of blood, semen and vaginal secretions with a person infected with the virus, such as by having sex or sharing needles. Pregnant women infected with HIV can also pass the virus to their babies at birth or shortly after through their breast milk. HIV attacks our body&#8217;s immune system so that we are less able to fight off germs and diseases.</p>
<p><strong>What are the symptoms of HIV?</strong></p>
<p>On the average, for the first 7 to 10 years of HIV infection, there are no symptoms<strong>. </strong>When symptoms first appear, they will vary from person-to-person. Some of the symptoms that many people experience in early HIV disease are: night sweats, fever, extreme unexplained weight loss, persistent diarrhea, fatigue (tiredness), nausea, vomiting, swollen lymph glands, headaches, and persistent dry cough. The last stage of HIV disease is AIDS, in which many life-threatening infections can cause serious disability and/or death. There is no cure for HIV infection.</p>
<p><strong>How soon after exposure do symptoms appear?</strong></p>
<p>HIV may cause symptoms any time from the time of infection up to 10 years later or even longer. This will vary from person to person. Many people confuse the length of time HIV takes before causing symptoms with the length of time it takes for the HIV antibody test to become positive which is 3-6 months after exposure.</p>
<p><strong>How long can an infected person carry the virus?</strong></p>
<p>A person infected with the virus will carry it in varying amounts in the body for the rest of his/her life.</p>
<p><strong>How do you test for HIV?</strong></p>
<p>The test for HIV is a blood test which determines if the body has had an immune response to the virus. It takes a while for the body to produce such a response. Three months after infection, the test is 90% accurate. After 6 months, the test is 95% accurate. If you feel that you have been exposed to the virus, you may consider getting an HIV test after 3 months. For peace of mind, you could have another test done in another 3 months. If you are constantly putting yourself at risk, having a test done every 6 months is recommended.</p>
<p><strong>How is HIV infection treated?</strong></p>
<p>Quite often no treatment is needed in the early stages. However, there are now a number of drugs used to slow down the disease. When a person has AIDS, there are many drugs used to treat the various diseases that can invade the body. A person with HIV infection should talk to a doctor or other health care provider about treatment options.</p>
<p><strong>How can HIV infection be prevented?</strong></p>
<p>Since the virus is passed ONLY through four body fluids, the best way to prevent HIV infection is to not come in contact with the blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or breast milk of an infected person. Abstinence (not having sex, not sharing needles) is the only 100% sure way to prevent infection. There is no vaccine to prevent HIV. If abstinence is not practiced, monogamy with a person who does not have HIV infection is the best way to avoid becoming infected. Monogamy means having a long term, faithful sexual relationship with one partner who is also faithful to you. After these two ways, safer sex is best. Safer sex means using a condom for anal, oral, or vaginal sex. If you share needles (for drugs, steroids, tattoos, or body piercing), clean your needles. If you are infected, notify your sex partners and needle sharing partners immediately so they can be tested.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/factsheets/pdf/HIV_Infection.pdf">Download a PDF of this fact sheet</a></p>
<p><strong>¿Qué es el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) y cómo es transmite?</strong></p>
<p>El VIH es el virus que causa el síndrome de la inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA).  Usted puede infectarse con el VIH por el intercambio de sangre, semen y secreciones vaginales con una persona infectada con el virus, por ejemplo al tener sexo ó compartir agujas de inyectar.  Las mujeres embarazadas infectadas con el VIH pueden también pasar el virus a sus bebés durante el parto ó por medio de la leche materna.  El VIH ataca el sistema inmune de nuestro cuerpo de modo que no podemos combatir los gérmenes y enfermedades.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuáles son los síntomas del VIH?</strong></p>
<p>En promedio, por los primeros 7 a 10 años de la infección del HIV, no hay <strong>síntomas. </strong>Cuando los síntomas aparecen, varian de person a persona.  Algunos de los síntomas que muchas personas experimentan en la etapa temprana de la enfermedad por el VIH son: sudores nocturnos, fiebre, pérdida inexplicada y extrema de peso, diarrea persistente, fatiga (cansancio), náusea, vómito, glándulas de la linfa hinchadas, dolores de cabeza, y tos seca persistente.  La última etapa de la enfermedad del VIH es el SIDA, en la cual muchas infecciones peligrosas para la vida pueden causar serias dificultades y/o muerte.  No hay curación para la infección del VIH.</p>
<p><strong>¿Que tan pronto después del contagio aparecen los síntomas?</strong></p>
<p>El VIH puede causar síntomas en cualquier momento desde el momento de la infección hasta 10 años más tarde ó aún tiempo después.  Esto variará de persona a persona.  Mucha gente confunde el tiempo que el VIH lleva en causar síntomas con el tiempo que lleva para una prueba de anticuerpos el mostrar un resultado positivo de VIH el cual es de 3 a 6 meses después del contagio ó la exposición.</p>
<p><strong>¿Por cuanto tiempo puede una persona infectada llevar el virus?</strong></p>
<p>Una persona infectada con el virus lo llevará en el cuerpo para el resto de su vida.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo se hace la prueba del VIH?</strong></p>
<p>La prueba del VIH es un análisis de sangre que determina si el cuerpo ha tenido respuesta inmune al virus.  Toma cierto tiempo para que el cuerpo produzca tal respuesta.  Tres meses después de la infección, la prueba es 90% exacta.  Después de 6 meses, la prueba es 95% exacta.  Si usted siente que se ha expuesto al virus, usted debe considerar el hacerse una prueba del VIH después de 3 meses.  Para tranquilidad mental, usted podría hacerse otra prueba despues de otros 3 meses.  Si usted se está poniendo constantemente en riesgo, se le recomienda hacerse la prueba cada 6 meses.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo se trata la infección del VIH?</strong></p>
<p>A menudo, inicialmente no se necesita absolutamente ningún tratamiento.  Sin embargo, ahora hay un gran número de medicamentos usados para retrasar la enfermedad.  Cuando una persona tiene SIDA, hay muchas medicinas para usar y tratar varias de las enfermedades que pueden invadir el cuerpo.  Una persona con la infección del VIH debe hablar con el doctor sobre las opciones de tratamiento.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo puede prevenirse la infección del VIH?</strong></p>
<p>Puesto que el virus pasa SOLAMENTE a través de cuatro fluídos corporales, la mejor manera de prevenir la infección del HIV es no ponerse en contacto con sangre, semen, líquidos vaginales, ó leche materna de una persona infectada.  La abstinencia (no tener sexo, ni compartir agujas para inyectar) es la única manera 100% segura de prevenir la infección.  No hay vacuna para prevenir el VIH.  Si no se practica la abstinencia, monogamia con una persona que no tenga la infección VIH es la mejor manera de evitar infectarse.  Monogamia significa tener en forma fiel una sola pareja sexual por largo plazo, que también le es fiel a usted.  Ademas de estas dos maneras, el sexo protegido es lo mas seguro.  Un sexo protegido significa el uso del condon ó preservativo para el sexo anal, oral, ó vaginal.  Si usted comparte agujas (para drogas, esteroides, tatuajes, ó perforación del cuerpo), desinfectelas.  Si usted esta infectado, notifique a su pareja y a otras personas con las cuales comparte agujas inmediatamente para que así se puedan hacer la prueba.</p>
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		<title>Granuloma Inguinale</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is granuloma inguinale? Granuloma inguinale is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) believed to be caused by bacteria called Calymmatobacterium granulomatis (Donovania granulomatis). It is a chronic infection of the skin and lymph glands in the genital area of the body. Who gets granuloma inguinale? Granuloma inguinale is a relatively rare disease occurring in people [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What is granuloma inguinale?</strong></p>
<p>Granuloma inguinale is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) believed to be caused by bacteria called <em>Calymmatobacterium granulomatis (Donovania granulomatis)</em>. It is a chronic infection of the skin and lymph glands in the genital area of the body.</p>
<p><strong>Who gets granuloma inguinale?</strong></p>
<p>Granuloma inguinale is a relatively rare disease occurring in people living in tropical and subtropical areas. It is seen more frequently in males. In the United States, it is not commonly spread to heterosexual partners of persons with this disease.</p>
<p><strong>What are the symptoms of granuloma inguinale?</strong></p>
<p>The disease begins with the appearance of lumps or blisters in the genital area which become slowly enlarging open sores.</p>
<p><strong>How soon do symptoms appear?</strong></p>
<p>Symptoms may be noticed 1 to 16 weeks after exposure.</p>
<p><strong>How is granuloma inguinale spread?</strong></p>
<p>Granuloma inguinale is thought to be spread through sexual contact with an infected individual. More specifically, this contact involves exposure to bacteria from the open sores or lesions in the genital area.</p>
<p><strong>What is the treatment for granuloma inguinale?</strong></p>
<p>Granuloma inguinale is effectively treated with antibiotics. Response to treatment should be evident within 7 days and total healing usually occurs within 3 to 5 weeks.</p>
<p><strong>What happens if granuloma inguinale goes untreated?</strong></p>
<p>Without treatment, granuloma inguinale can result in serious damage to the sex organs and the disease may also spread to other parts of the body.</p>
<p><strong>How can granuloma inguinale be prevented?</strong></p>
<p>Not having sex is the only sure way to avoid getting granuloma inguinale or any other STD. Otherwise, limiting the number of one&#8217;s sexual partners reduces the chance of being exposed. Using condoms correctly with all partners will decrease the possibility of becoming infected. If you think you are infected, avoid any sexual contact until you have visited a doctor, hospital or STD clinic. If you are infected, notify your sex partners immediately so they can be tested and treated.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/factsheets/pdf/Granuloma.pdf">Download a PDF of this fact sheet</a></p>
<p><strong>¿Qué es el granuloma inguinal?</strong></p>
<p>Es una enfermedad transmitida por el contacto sexual (ETS), STD (siglas es-ti-di en Ingles).  Se cree que es causada por las bacterias llamadas <em>Calymmatobacterium granulomatis (Donovania granulomatis)</em>.  Es una infección crónica de la piel y las glandulas linfáticas en el área inguinal y genital del cuerpo.</p>
<p><strong>¿Quién contrae granuloma inguinal?</strong></p>
<p>El granuloma inguinal es una enfermedad relativamente rara que ocurre en personas que viven en áreas tropicales y subtropicales. Se ve más con frecuencia en varones.  En los Estados Unidos, no es comúnmente trasmitida entre parejas heterosexuales (diferente sexo) de personas que tienen la enfermedad.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuáles son los síntomas del granuloma inguinal?</strong></p>
<p>La enfermedad comienza con la aparición de tumefacciones ó ampollas en el área genital que se convierten lentamente en heridas abiertas y dolorosas.</p>
<p><strong>¿Qué tan pronto aparecen los síntomas?</strong></p>
<p>Los síntomas se pueden notar de 1 a 16 semanas después del contagio.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo se trasmite el granuloma inguinal?</strong></p>
<p>El granuloma inguinal se piensa que es trasmitido a través del contacto sexual con un individuo infectado. Más específicamente, este contacto implica la exposición a las bacterias en heridas abiertas y en lesiones en el área genital.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuál es el tratamiento para el granuloma inguinal?</strong></p>
<p>El granuloma inguinale se trata eficazmente con antibióticos. La respuesta al tratamiento es evidente en el plazo de 7 días y la cura total ocurre generalmente en el plazo de 3 a 5 semanas.</p>
<p><strong>¿Qué sucede si el granuloma inguinal  no es tratado?</strong></p>
<p>Sin tratamiento, el granuloma inguinal  puede dar lugar a daño serio a los órganos genitales y la enfermedad puede también esparcirse a otras partes del cuerpo.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo puede prevenirse el granuloma inguinal?</strong></p>
<p align="left">No tener sexo es la única manera segura de evitar infectarse con el granuloma inguinal o cualquier otra ETS (STD). Si nó, el limitar el número de parejas sexuales reduce la posibilidad de ser infectado. Usar condones (profilácticos ó preservativos) con todas las parejas sexuales disminuirá la posibilidad de ser infectado. Si usted piensa que esta infectado, evite cualquier contacto sexual hasta que visite al doctor, vaya a un hospital ó una clínica de ETS (STD).  Si le infectan, notifique a sus parejas sexuales inmediatamente para que así puedan ser examinarse y tratarse.</p>
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		<title>What is gonorrhea?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a disease caused by bacteria called Neiserria gonorrhoeae, the gonococcus. The bacteria that cause gonorrhea are found in the mucous areas of the body (the vagina, penis, throat and rectum) and in semen or vaginal fluids. It is one of the most commonly reported sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What is gonorrhea?</strong></p>
<p>Gonorrhea is a disease caused by bacteria called <em>Neiserria gonorrhoeae</em>, the gonococcus. The bacteria that cause gonorrhea are found in the mucous areas of the body (the vagina, penis, throat and rectum) and in semen or vaginal fluids. It is one of the most commonly reported sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the United States.</p>
<p><strong>Who gets gonorrhea?</strong></p>
<p>Any person who has sex can be infected with gonorrhea. Most often, gonorrhea is found in younger people (ages 15-30) who have multiple sex partners. Gonorrhea is reported more frequently from urban areas than from rural areas.</p>
<p><strong>What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?</strong></p>
<p>Most men infected with gonorrhea will have burning while urinating and a yellowish white discharge from the penis. Most women do not have symptoms. Those few women with symptoms will have a discharge from the vagina and possibly some burning while urinating. Women may also have abdominal pain or abnormal bleeding. Infections in the throat and rectum cause few symptoms.</p>
<p><strong>How soon do symptoms appear?</strong></p>
<p>Symptoms may be noticed 2 to 7 days after having sex with an infected person, but it can take as long as 30 days and often, there may be no symptoms, particularly in females.</p>
<p><strong>How is gonorrhea diagnosed?</strong></p>
<p>Gonorrhea is diagnosed through laboratory examination of penile or vaginal discharges to see if bacteria are present. Specimens from the throat may also be examined.</p>
<p><strong>How is gonorrhea spread?</strong></p>
<p>Gonorrhea is spread through sexual contact. This includes penis to vagina, penis to mouth, penis to rectum and mouth to vagina contact. Gonorrhea can also be spread from mother to child during birth.</p>
<p><strong>What is the treatment for gonorrhea?</strong></p>
<p>Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics in either injection (needle) or pill (by mouth) form. All strains of gonorrhea are curable, but this disease is becoming more and more resistant to many standard medications.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/factsheets/pdf/Gonorrhea.pdf">Download a PDF of this fact sheet</a></p>
<p><strong>¿Qué es la gonorrea?</strong></p>
<p>La gonorrea es una enfermedad causada por bacterias llamadas <em>Neiserria gonorrhoeae</em> (el gonococo). Las bacterias que causan gonorrea se encuentran en las áreas mucosas del cuerpo (la vagina, el pene, la garganta y el recto), en el semen y líquidos vaginales. Es una de las enfermedades transmitidas sexualmente (ETS), más comúnmente conocidas como STD (siglas <em>es-ti-di</em> en Ingles) en los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p><strong>¿Quién contrae gonorrea?</strong></p>
<p>Cualquier persona que tenga sexo puede infectarse con gonorrea.  Más a menudo, la gonorrea es encuentra en gente joven (edades entre 15-30 años), que tenga múltiples compañeros sexuales (promiscua).  La gonorrea es reportada con más frecuencia en áreas urbanas que en áreas rurales.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuáles son los síntomas de la gonorrea?</strong></p>
<p>La mayoría de los hombres infectados con gonorrea sentirán como que les quema al orinar y una descarga blanco-amarillenta les saldra del pene. La mayoría de las mujeres no tienen síntomas.   Las pocas mujeres con síntomas tendrán una descarga de la vagina y posiblemente sentiran que les quema al orinar.   Las mujeres pueden también tener dolor abdominal ó sangrado anormal.  Las infecciones de garganta y recto causan pocos síntomas.</p>
<p><strong>¿Qué tan pronto aparecen los síntomas?</strong></p>
<p>Los síntomas se pueden notar 2 a 7 días después que tener sexo con la persona infectada, pero puede llevarse con frecuencia hasta 30 días, y puede no haber síntomas, especialmente en mujeres.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo se diagnostica la gonorrea?</strong></p>
<p>La gonorrea se diagnostica a través del examen de laboratorio de las descargas vaginales ó del pene para comprobar si las bacterias están presentes.  También pueden ser examinados los especímenes de la garganta.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo se trasmite la gonorrea?</strong></p>
<p>La gonorrea se trasmite a través de contacto sexual.  Esto incluye el pene en la vagina, la boca, ó el recto y contacto de la boca con la vagina.  La gonorrea puede ser también trasmitida de madre al niño durante el parto.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuál es el tratamiento para la gonorrea?</strong></p>
<p>La gonorrea se trata con antibióticos inyectados (aguja) ó en píldora (via oral). Todas las formas de gonorrea son curables, pero la enfermedad se está volviendo más y más resistente a muchos medicamentos estándares.</p>
<p><strong>¿Qué sucede si la gonorrea no es tratada?</strong></p>
<p>Sin tratamiento, existe un buen porcentaje de desarrollar complicaciones.  La complicación mas frecuente en mujeres es la enfermedad pélvica inflamatoria  (EPI) también llamada PID (siglas <em>pi-ai-di</em> en Ingles), una condición dolorosa que ocurre cuando la infección se extiende a través de los órganos reproductivos.  La EPI puede causar incapacidad de embarazo en la mujere ó aumentar el riesgo de embarazo ectópico (fuera de lugar).  Los hombres pueden sufrir hinchazón de los testículos y pene.  Ambos sexos pueden sufrir artritis, problemas de la piel y otras infecciones de ciertos órganos causadas por la extensión del gonorrea dentro del cuerpo.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo puede prevenirse la gonorrea?</strong></p>
<p>No tener sexo es la única manera segura de evitar contraer la gonorrea ó cualquier otra ETS.  Si no, limitar el número de compañeros(as) sexuales reduce el riesgo de infectarse.  El uso de condones (profilácticos ó preservativos) con cada contacto sexual disminuirá considerablemente la posibilidad de infectarse.  Si usted piensa que le han infectado, evite cualquier nuevo contacto sexual hasta que vea un doctor, vaya a un hospital ó una clínica de STD (ETS).  Si tiene la infección, notifique a sus contactos sexuales inmediatamente para que también puedan ser examinados y tratados.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is chlamydia? It is a disease caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Infection with C. trachomatis may result in urethritis, epididymitis, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and other conditions. What are the symptoms of chlamydia? Men and women infected with chlamydia may have a discharge from the penis or vagina, and may notice burning [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What is chlamydia?</strong></p>
<p>It is a disease caused by bacteria called <em>Chlamydia trachomatis</em>. Infection with <em>C. trachomatis</em> may result in urethritis, epididymitis, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and other conditions.</p>
<p><strong>What are the symptoms of chlamydia?</strong></p>
<p>Men and women infected with chlamydia may have a discharge from the penis or vagina, and may notice burning while urinating. Infections in the rectum may cause problems or pain. In many instances, both men and woman will not notice any symptoms (50% of women and 25% of men.)</p>
<p><strong>How soon do symptoms appear?</strong></p>
<p>If symptoms do occur, they usually show up within 1 to 2 weeks after being exposed.</p>
<p><strong>How is chlamydia diagnosed?</strong></p>
<p>You need to be tested at your local health department or your private doctor&#8217;s office. A laboratory test will be done to see if you have chlamydia.</p>
<p><strong>How is chlamydia spread?</strong></p>
<p>Chlamydia is spread through sexual contact. This includes penis to vagina and penis to rectum contact. It can also be spread from mother to child during birth.</p>
<p><strong>Who gets chlamydia?</strong></p>
<p>Any person who has sex can be infected with <em>Chlamydia.</em> Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States.</p>
<p><strong>What is the treatment for chlamydia?</strong></p>
<p>Chlamydia is treated with an antibiotic generally in pill form, and it is important to finish all prescribed medication.</p>
<p><strong>What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?</strong></p>
<p>Without treatment, there is a good chance that complications will develop from this infection. Women frequently develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a painful condition that occurs when the infection spreads throughout the reproductive organs. PID can lead to sterilization in females. Men may suffer from pain and swelling in the scrotal area, and chlamydial infection may also lead to sterility in men if left untreated.</p>
<p><strong>How can chlamydia be prevented?</strong></p>
<p>ot having sex is the only sure way to avoid getting chlamydia and any other STD. Otherwise, limiting the number of one&#8217;s sexual partners reduces the chance of being exposed. Using condoms correctly with all partners will decrease the possibility of becoming infected. If you think you are infected, avoid any sexual contact until you have visited a doctor, hospital, local health department or STD clinic. If you are infected, notify your sex partners immediately so they can be tested and treated.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/factsheets/pdf/Chlamydia.pdf">Download a PDF of this fact sheet</a></p>
<p><strong>¿Qué es la chlamydia?</strong></p>
<p>Chlamydia ó Chlamydia <em>trachomatis </em>es una clase de bacterias que causan enfermedad transmitida sexualmente (ETS) en el ser humano<em>. </em>La infección con Chlamydia puede dar lugar a uretritis, epididymitis, cervicitis, a la enfermedad pélvica inflamatoria (EPI), y a otras condiciones.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuáles son los síntomas de chlamydia?</strong></p>
<p>Las personas infectadas con chlamydia pueden tener una descarga por el pene ó vagina, y pueden notar como que quema al orinar. Las infecciones en el recto pueden causar problemas ó dolor. En muchos casos, la persona no notan ningun síntoma (50% mujeres y 25% de hombres).</p>
<p><strong>¿Qué tan pronto aparecen los síntomas?</strong></p>
<p>Si hay síntomas, generalmente aparecen de 1 a 2 semanas después del contagio.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo se diagnostica la chlamydia?</strong></p>
<p>Usted necesitará visitar a su médico para ser examinado. Se necesita una prueba de laboratorio para determinar si usted tiene chlamydia.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo se trasmite la chlamydia?</strong></p>
<p>La Chlamydia se trasmite a través de contacto sexual genital ó anal. Esto incluye el contacto del pene a la vagina ó al recto. Puede también ser trasmitida de la madre al niño durante el nacimiento.</p>
<p><strong>¿Quién contrae la chlamydia?</strong></p>
<p>Cualquier persona que tenga sexo genital ó anal puede ser infectada con <em>Chlamydia.</em> La Chlamydia es la enfermedad transmitida por la via sexual más común en los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuál es el tratamiento para la chlamydia?</strong></p>
<p>La Chlamydia se trata con antibióticos generalmente en forma de píldora, y es importante terminar toda la medicina indicada.</p>
<p><strong>¿Qué sucede si la chlamydia no es tratada?</strong></p>
<p>Sin tratamiento, hay una buena posibilidad de desarrollar complicaciones. Las mujeres desarrollan con frecuencia la enfermedad pélvica inflamatoria (EPI), una condición dolorosa que ocurre cuando la infección se extiende a los órganos reproductivos. La EPI puede causar esterilidad en mujeres.  Los hombres pueden sufrir dolor e hinchazón en el área escrotal, y la infección por chlamydia puede también conducir a esterilidad en los hombres.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo puede prevenirse la chlamydia?</strong></p>
<p>No teniendo sexo genital ó anal es la única manera segura de evitar la infección por chlamydia y cualquier otra enfermedad transmitida sexualmente (ETS ó STD en Inglés).  Si nó, la limitación del número de parejas sexuales reduce el riesgo de ser infectado.  Usar condones ó preservativos con todas las parejas sexuales disminuye la posibilidad de infección.  Si usted piensa que esta infectado, evite cualquier contacto sexual hasta que vea al doctor, vaya a un hospital, departamento local de salud ó clínica de ETS.  Si esta infectado, notifique a sus parejas sexuales inmediatamente para que así puedan ser atendidos y tratados.</p>
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		<title>What is chancroid?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is chancroid? Chancroid, also called soft chancre, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria called Haemophilis ducreyi . It is common in tropical countries, but rare in other parts of the world. Who gets chancroid? Any person who has sex can be infected with chancroid. It is more commonly seen in men [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What is chancroid?</strong></p>
<p>Chancroid, also called soft chancre, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria called Haemophilis ducreyi . It is common in tropical countries, but rare in other parts of the world.</p>
<p><strong>Who gets chancroid? </strong></p>
<p>Any person who has sex can be infected with chancroid. It is more commonly seen in men than in women, particularly in uncircumcised males.</p>
<p><strong>What are the symptoms of chancroid?</strong></p>
<p>The first sign of infection is usually the appearance of one or more sores or raised bumps on the genital organs. They are surrounded by a narrow red border which soon becomes filled with pus and eventually ruptures, leaving a painful open sore. In 50 percent of untreated cases, the chancroid bacteria infect the lymph nodes in the groin. Within 5 to 10 days of the appearance of primary sores, the glands on one side (or both sides) of the groin become enlarged, hard and painful and may eventually rupture.</p>
<p><strong>How soon do symptoms appear? </strong></p>
<p>Symptoms usually appear four to seven days after exposure.</p>
<p><strong>For how long can an infected person carry the bacteria? </strong></p>
<p>An individual remains infectious as long as there are open sores present on the body.</p>
<p><strong>How is chancroid spread?</strong></p>
<p>The infection is spread through sexual contact with open or runny sores of infected people. The bacteria are more likely to invade the sexual organs at the site of a small cut or scratch.</p>
<p><strong>What is the treatment for chancroid?</strong></p>
<p>Antibiotics are effective in treating the disease, with the sores healing in about two weeks.</p>
<p><strong>How can chancroid be prevented?</strong></p>
<p>Not having sex is the only sure way to avoid getting chancroid. Otherwise, limiting the number of one&#8217;s sexual partners reduces the chance of being exposed. Using condoms correctly with all partners will decrease the possibility of becoming infected with chancroid or any other STD. If you think you are infected, avoid any sexual contact until you have visited a doctor, hospital or STD clinic. If you are infected, notify your sex partners immediately so they can be tested and treated.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/factsheets/pdf/Chancroid.pdf">Download a PDF of this fact sheet</a></p>
<hr /><strong>¿Qué es el chancroide?</strong></p>
<p>El chancroide, también llamado chancre blando, es una enfermedad transmitida sexualmente (STD) causada por las bacterias llamadas <em>Haemophilus ducreyi.</em> Es común en países tropicales, pero raro en otras partes del mundo.</p>
<p><strong>¿Quién adquiere el chancroide?</strong></p>
<p>Cualquier persona que tenga sexo con una persona infectada puede adquirir el chancroide. Se ve más comunmente en hombres que en mujeres, especialmente en los no circuncisos.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuáles son los síntomas del chancroide?</strong></p>
<p>La primera muestra de la infección es generalmente la aparición de unas tumefacciones ó masas dolorosas en los órganos genitales, rodeadas por una orilla rojiza, pronto se llenan de pus y eventualmente se rompen, dejando heridas con dolor. En 50 % de casos sin tratar, las bacterias del chancroide infectan los nodulos linfaticos en la ingle. En el plazo de 5 a 10 días de la aparición de los primeros sintomas, las glándulas en un lado (o ambos lados) de la ingle se agrandan, endurecen, duelen y pueden romperse eventualmente.</p>
<p><strong>¿Qué tan pronto aparecen los síntomas?</strong></p>
<p>Los síntomas aparecen generalmente cuatro a siete días después de la exposición.</p>
<p><strong>¿Por cuanto tiempo puede una persona infectada llevar las bacterias?</strong></p>
<p>Un individuo puede contagiar durante el tiempo que mantenga heridas abiertas en el cuerpo.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo se trasmite el chancroide?</strong></p>
<p>La infección se trasmite a través de contacto sexual con personas que estan infectadas y especialmente con las que tienen heridas abiertas ó que produscan líquido por las heridas. Las bacterias son más probables de invadir los órganos sexuales en el sitio donde hay una cortada pequeña o un rasguño.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cuál es el tratamiento para el chancroide?</strong></p>
<p>Ciertos antibióticos son eficaces en tratar la enfermedad.  Las heridas cicatrizan en aproximadamente dos semanas.</p>
<p><strong>¿Cómo puede prevenirse el chancroide?</strong></p>
<p>No tener sexo con una persona infectada es la única manera segura de evitar contraer chancroide. Si no, limitar el número de parejas sexuales reduce el riesgo de ser infectado. Usar preservativos ó condones con todas sus parejas disminuirá la posibilidad de infectarse con chancroide ó cualquier otra enfermedad STD (transmitida sexualmente). Si usted piensa que se ha infectado, evite cualquier contacto sexual hasta que consulte a un doctor, vaya a un hospital ó una clínica de STD. Si se infecta, notifique a sus parejas sexuales inmediatamente para que así puedan examinarse y ser tratadas.</p>
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