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Vaginal cold sore in most cases is one of the symptoms of sexually transmitted infection (STIs), which is transmitted through sexual contact without a condom with someone infected. These diseases are caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, that can cause lesions that look like a cold sore, as in the case of syphilis, genital herpes or soft cancer.
All STIs have free treatment by the SUS and in some of them, if the treatment is done according to medical advice, it is possible to get a cure. Thus, in the presence of any sign or symptom of STIs, it is recommended to seek a health service for the correct diagnosis and indication of the appropriate treatment.
Genital thrush can be signs of the following STIs:
1. Donovanosis
Donovanosis is an STI caused by a bacterium that is transmitted by unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person and that after 3 days can lead to a swelling in the genital region and when left untreated it turns into a wound with the appearance of an easy bleeding canker sore, but it doesn't hurt.
How to treat: The treatment of donovanosis is done in three weeks with antibiotics, such as ceftriaxone, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones or chloramphenicol, which if used according to medical advice can lead to a cure. During treatment it is recommended to avoid sexual contact until the signs have disappeared.
2. Syphilis
Syphilis is an STI, caused by the bacteriaTreponema pallidum, and that about 21 to 90 days after the infection, it forms a cold sore in the outer region (vulva) or inside the vagina, with raised and hardened edges, of small or medium size and reddish color, which when infected can have a moist aspect that it resembles a cold sore that burst, it doesn't hurt and usually disappears after a few days.
How to treat: The treatment of syphilis is done with injections of an antibiotic called penicillin, whose dose and duration should be recommended by the doctor according to the results of the tests.With proper treatment and following medical recommendations, it is possible to cure syphilis. See more details on how syphilis treatment is done
3. Genital herpes
Genital herpes is an STI caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), and causes mucosal lesions that look like thrush. The appearance of this genital canker can be very similar to those common on the lips, but because the intimate region is constantly covered, moisture can cause these canker sores to burst, releasing pus and blood.
The cold sore can appear 10 to 15 days after sexual intercourse with the carrier of the virus, which can be transmitted even in the absence of lesions or when they are already healed.
How to treat: Although there is no cure, the treatment of herpes is done with drugs such as acyclovir, valacyclovir or fanciclovir, and lasts on average for 7 days, which helped to close the wounds and control the appearance of others.
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4. Chlamydia
Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacteriaChlamydia trachomatisand has transmission through unprotected sex with an infected person. Vaginal cold sore from chlamydia is actually a swelling that has not been treated and has broken, leaving pus and blood. In some cases it may seem like symptoms such as joint pain, fever and malaise.
How to treat: Chlamydia treatment is done with antibiotics, which can be taken in a single dose or divided into 7 days of treatment such as azithromycin or doxycycline, which are prescribed by the doctor according to each case. With the proper treatment it is possible to completely eliminate the bacteria in the body, and this leads to a cure.
5. Soft cancer
Canker sore caused by bacteriaHaemophilus ducreyi,also known as soft cancer, is transmitted by sexual intercourse with an infected person without using a male or female condom. The soft cancer wound can appear 3 to 10 days after infection, your wound can be painful, small in size with the presence of pus, and in some cases lumps or water may appear in the groin area. Check for other signs of soft cancer besides genital thrush.
How to treat: Treatment is done with antibiotics, such as azithromycin, ceftriaxone, erythromycin or ciprofloxacin, which can be oral and single or divided into seven days. In some cases it may be necessary that the treatment is done by intramuscular injection, the doctor will prescribe the most appropriate option for the person.