Trichomonas Trichomonas is a vaginal infection caused by a one-celled organism. The organism can live for a few hours outside the body, and can be transmitted through shared towels, bathing suits, etc. As in the case of vaginitis, treatment is accomplished by both partners taking Flagyl. Symptoms appear 2 ot 21 days after contact an infected individual. Chlamydia Chlamydia is a bacterial STD and one of the three most common STDs on the Stanford Campus.
Symptoms appear from several days to weeks after contact.
Syphilis Syphilis is a bacterial infection spread through open sores, rashes or broken skin. The first symptoms appear 9-90 days after infection. Chancroid Chancroid is a bacterial infection which can be transmitted through oral, vaginal, or anal intercourse. Untreated chancroid can infect and swell the glands located in the groin. Chancroid is successfully treated with oral antibiotics.