Infected persons and their sexual partners must be tested and treated. Bacterial infections can be cured with specific antibiotics. There is presently no known cure for viral infections, but treatments are available to relieve the symptoms and to reduce the likelihood of infecting a sexual partner. Transmission STDs are transmitted by exchange of body fluids or by direct contact with the infected area. It is also believed that most sexually transmitted diseases facilitate the transmission of HIV infection.
Condoms are very effective in preventing the transmission of several sexually transmitted diseases.
Condom failure is more often the result of inconsistent and incorrect use than the result of breakage. Condom breakage rate is very low in the United States and each latex condom is electronically tested for holes before packaging. The Food and Drug Administration regulates condom production. All rights reserved.