STD Symptom Chart
Note: This chart is for informational purposes only. If you believe that you or your partner may have a sexually transmitted disease, please see your physician for testing.
*-Disease may be asymptomatic
^-If left untreated sterility can occur
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Symptoms in Females |
Symptoms in Males |
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Chancre-like ulcers in the genital region, usually on the outer vaginal lips. Ulcers are sensitive to touch and may bleed if irritated |
Chancre-like ulcers on the foreskin, shaft or head of the penis, or on the scrotum. |
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Inflammation of the urethra or cervix resulting in slight vaginal discharge and/or a burning sensation during urination. Further infection may result in PID.*^ |
A burning sensation during urination, penile discharge (NGU), and epididymitis : heavy sensation in the testicles, scrotal inflammation, and/or small hard swelling at the bottom of the testicle.* |
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Cauliflower-like warts on the vulva, vaginal walls, or cervix. |
Cauliflower-like warts around the head or shaft of the penis or the scrotum. |
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Discharge from the cervix that is yellow-green in color and irritates the vulva; burning during urination from urethral infection; if untreated the infection may result in PID.*^ |
Inflammation of the urethra (gonococcal urethritis) resulting in thick white or yellow-green discharge and burning sensations during urination.^ |
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Fever, fatigue, jaundice (yellowish skin or whites of the eyes), vomiting, or liver tenderness.* |
Fever, fatigue, jaundice (yellowish skin or whites of the eyes), vomiting, or liver tenderness.* |
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Periodic outbreaks of small blisters, usually on vaginal lips, that last from 7-14 days; also, fever, painful urination, and headaches. |
Periodic outbreaks of small blisters, usually on the penis, that last from 7-14 days; also, fever, painful urination, and headaches. |
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HIV/AIDS (Human Immune deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
Swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, increased susceptibility to infectious diseases such as Herpes, HPV, cervical cancer, or PID. |
Swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, increased susceptibility to infectious diseases such as Herpes, HPV, or Kaposi's sarcoma (a type of skin cancer). |
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Does not occur in females. |
Thin discharge from the penis and burning sensations during urination. |
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Chronic pelvic pain, nausea, fever, disruption of menstrual periods, vomiting, headaches.^ |
Does not occur in males. |
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Itching in affected regions, visible lice or eggs. |
Itching in affected regions, visible lice or eggs. |
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Small bumps and rash at infestation site, itching. |
Small bumps and rash at infestation site, itching. |
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Painless chancre on the cervix, vulva, or vaginal walls during initial phase. Later phases include a body rash, hair loss, heart and brain damage. |
Painless chancre on the penis or scrotum during initial phase. Later phases include a body rash, hair loss, heart and brain damage. |
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Thick, white vaginal discharge, unpleasant smell, irritation of vaginal tissue, frequent painful urination, backache. |
Does not occur in males. |
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