STI's
Infectious Disease Specialist serving Jacksonville and the surrounding areas
Every day about 1 million people worldwide contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and most people don’t develop symptoms or know they have it. Mohammed Reza, MD, is an HIV and infectious disease specialist at Reza Health in Jacksonville, Florida, who provides comprehensive care for STIs. If you have concerns about STIs, schedule an appointment with Dr. Reza by calling or booking online today.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), include more than 30 different bacteria, viruses, and parasites that get passed from person to person through sexual contact — anal, vaginal, or oral sex.
STIs are a serious public health problem that affects your overall health and well-being. Because of the stigma surrounding STIs, many people may not get the treatment they need to manage their infection, putting them at risk of developing long-term health complications.
Dr. Reza is a compassionate and skilled physician who provides discreet and private STI care.
There are more than 20 known STIs. However, some are more common than others. The most common STIs include:
Chlamydia is a bacterial STI that causes painful urination and abnormal genital discharge. However, you can have chlamydia and not have any symptoms.
Gonorrhea is also a bacterial STI that causes painful urination and abnormal genital discharge. In women, gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility when left untreated.
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that causes painless genital sores. When left untreated, syphilis damages the heart, liver, skin, and joints.
Trichomoniasis is a parasitic infection that causes genital itching, burning or redness, discomfort during urination, and an abnormal genital discharge.
Hepatitis B is a viral STI that may not cause any symptoms until you have liver damage. However, you can get a vaccine that protects you from getting this STI.
HSV is a very contagious viral STI that causes oral and genital sores.
HIV is a viral STI that attacks and destroys your immune-fighting cells, making you more susceptible to infections.
HPV is a viral STI. There are different strains of HPV that cause varying symptoms, like genital warts. However, some strains of HPV cause no symptoms but increase your risk of cancer. You get a vaccine that protects you from the cancer-causing strains of HPV.
If you have any concerns about STIs, schedule a consultation at Reza Health.
Treatment for STIs depends on the type of infection you have. Dr. Reza can cure a bacterial or parasitic STI with a course of antibiotics.
Currently, there are no cures for viral STIs like HIV, HPV, and HSV. Dr. Reza provides medications that manage the disease and reduce your risk of transmitting your infection to your sexual partner.
For expert STI care, call Reza Health or schedule an appointment online today.