TSV

Sexually Transmitted Infections - TSV

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a general term for infections primarily transmitted through sexual activity. In Japan, surveillance is conducted for five diseases: syphilis, gonococcal infection, genital chlamydia infection, genital herpes virus infection, and condyloma acuminatum. In recent years, particularly syphilis cases have surged dramatically, reaching a record high of 14,906 cases in 2023. Many STIs can be cured with early detection and appropriate treatment, but if left untreated, they can cause infertility and serious complications.

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code	slug	name	description	curable	pathogen	treatment
01	hiv-aids	HIV/AIDS	An infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus that leads to decreased immune function.	false	Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)	Antiretroviral therapy (difficult to cure completely but controllable)
02	syphilis	Syphilis	An infection caused by Treponema pallidum, characterized by sores and ulcers on genitals or mouth.	true	Treponema pallidum	Curable with antibiotics such as penicillin
03	gonorrhea	Gonorrhea	An infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by pain during urination and purulent discharge.	true	Neisseria gonorrhoeae	Curable with antibiotics (note drug-resistant strains)
04	chlamydia	Genital Chlamydia Infection	An infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, the most commonly reported STI in Japan.	true	Chlamydia trachomatis	Curable with antibiotics
05	genital-herpes	Genital Herpes	An infection caused by herpes simplex virus, causing blisters and ulcers on genitals with recurrent outbreaks.	false	Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1, HSV-2)	Symptomatic treatment with antiviral drugs (difficult to cure completely)
06	condyloma-acuminatum	Condyloma Acuminatum	Wart-like lesions on genitals or around the anus caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.	true	Human Papillomavirus (HPV)	Topical medications, cryotherapy, laser treatment, surgery, etc.
07	trichomoniasis	Trichomoniasis	An infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, characterized by yellow-green frothy discharge.	true	Trichomonas vaginalis	Curable with antibiotics (such as metronidazole)
08	hepatitis-b	Hepatitis B	An infection caused by hepatitis B virus, transmitted through blood and sexual contact.	false	Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)	Treatment with antiviral drugs (preventable by vaccine)
09	hepatitis-c	Hepatitis C	An infection caused by hepatitis C virus, primarily transmitted through blood.	true	Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)	Approximately 95% curable with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs)
10	mycoplasma-genitalium	Mycoplasma Genitalium Infection	An infection caused by Mycoplasma genitalium, causing urethritis and cervicitis.	true	Mycoplasma genitalium	Curable with antibiotics (note drug-resistant strains)