Prostitution in general is the practice of temporary sexual intercourse, which is more or less carried out with anyone, in exchange for money or gifts as a trade transaction. The practice of prostitution is a medium for the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are infections that are transmitted through sexual intercourse either vaginally, oral or anal.
Prostitution in general is the practice of temporary sexual intercourse, which is more or less carried out with anyone, in exchange for money or gifts as a trade transaction. Prostitution from any point of view is an activity that has a negative impact on various aspects, one of which is the health aspect. The practice of prostitution is a major medium in the transmission of sexual diseases and the cause of sexual dysfunction.
The practice of prostitution involving a prostitute in order to make a profit, a prostitute is someone who sells sexual services. This group of prostitutes is at risk for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) because of their sexual behavior such as changing partners and inconsistent use of condoms during sexual intercourse. Even after using a condom, a person still has a high risk of contracting a Sexually Transmitted Disease.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) or often called Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are infections that are transmitted through sexual intercourse either vaginal, oral or anal sex. Some STIs are easy to treat and cure; others require more-complicated treatment to manage them.
If untreated, STDs can increase your risk of acquiring another STDs such as HIV. This happens because an STDs can stimulate an immune response in the genital area or cause sores, either of which might raise the risk of HIV transmission. Some untreated STDs can also lead to infertility, organ damage, certain types of cancer or death.
Syphilis is an example of a sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with the Treponema pallidum bacteria. Syphilis can infect both men and women, especially in women it can transmit to the fetus they are carrying. In general, a person is not aware of the symptoms of this disease which is also known as the lion king.
The signs and symptoms of syphilis may occur in three stages — primary, secondary, and tertiary. There's also a condition known as congenital syphilis, which occurs when a pregnant woman with syphilis passes the disease to her unborn infant. Without treatment, Treponema pallidum bacteria may spread, leading to serious internal organ damage and death years after the original infection.
The rapid test is one of the tests recommended by the ministry of health for early screening for syphilis. This test can be done in an examination site such as a lab using whole blood, serum or plasma samples with fast results.
One of the rapid test products that shows results with good accuracy in a short time is the Accu-Tell® Rapid Syphilis Test (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma). PT Isotekindo Intertama is the official distributor for Accu-Tell® Rapid Syphilis Test (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) products and is registered with the Indonesian Ministry of Health.
Picture 1. Accu-Tell® Rapid Syphilis Test (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma)
This rapid test product has passed various clinical trials and has a sensitivity of more than 99.9%; specificity 99.7%; and 99.8% accuracy, making the Accu-Tell® Rapid Syphilis Test (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) able to detect the presence of IgG & IgM antibodies in whole blood, serum, or plasma against Treponema Pallidum well.
Accu-Tell® Rapid Syphilis Test (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) has also been certified from CE and has a marketing permit from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia AKL, making this product quality guaranteed according to domestic and global recommendations. For information on how to use and interpretation of results, read the insert pack inside the Accu-Tell® Rapid Syphilis Test (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) product box.
Be aware of the dangers of syphilis by paying attention to the appearance of symptoms of the disease or consult a doctor, especially if you are one of the people who have or often have sex with prostitutes.
References:
- WHO. Syphilis
- ScienceDirect. (2012). Prostitution
- Mayo Clinic. (2022). Sexually transmitted disease (STD) symptoms
