STDs And STIs Are Not One In The Same: Here’s The Major Difference
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Julia Austin
STD vs STI Treatment
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It’s possible for some STIs clear up on their own, however they should not be left untreated. In most cases, doctors will recommend treatment to reduce the chances that an STI develops into an STD. Most STIs, including gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia, are treated with antibiotics. Chronic hepatitis B is treated with antiviral medications.
HIV, herpes and HPV cannot be cured. However, affected individuals can take antiviral medications for herpes and HIV. For those with herpes, these medications can shorten the length of outbreaks. For those with HIV, these medications can stop the virus from replicating.
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