Which among the following STIs do not exclusively affect the reproductive organs?
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus; it is contagious as it spreads by exposure to infected bodily fluids. Its symptoms are variable and include yellowing of the eyes, abdominal pain and dark urine. Acquired Immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a syndrome caused by the HIV virus that interferes with the body's ability to fight infections.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STDs) caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) which affects both males and females. Pain, itching and small spores appear first.
Syphilis is a bacterial disease caused by Treponema pallidum which usually spreads by sexual contact with the infected person. It starts with a painless sore –typically on the genitals, mouth or rectum. The disease spreads to people when they come in contact with infected skin sores.
Genital warts are small growths that develop around the anus, they are also known as venereal warts. They can cause pain, discomfort and itching around vagina or skin burning sensation.
Chancroid is caused by a bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi which is a STDs characterised by pain during urination or intercourse. It also has painful necrotizing genital ulcers.