What I learned regarding the difference between between the terminology of STI and STD:
STI (sexually transmitted infection) is the most up-to-date, broader term for conditions that are sexually-transmittable. They are referred to as "infections", because not all of these conditions develop into a disease.
STD (sexually transmitted disease) is an STI that has developed into a disease.
Many STIs are bacterial infections (chlyamdia is one example), and with treatment, may not develop into a full-blown disease.
As for the terms themselves, I know my parents' generation used to call them "VD" (veneral disease). Then came along the term "STD". Now, the term "STI" is being used, but not all organizations have updated their written information to incorporate this change.
As for HSV-2 specifically, I would wait to hear what Tina finds out from their experts. If you don't mind me "thinking out loud", I have learned that there is a continuum of conditions, that includes "infection" and "disease". A "disease" can be caused by an "infection", and "disease" is the broader term.
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What I learned regarding the difference between between the terminology of STI and STD:
STI (sexually transmitted infection) is the most up-to-date, broader term for conditions that are sexually-transmittable. They are referred to as "infections", because not all of these conditions develop into a disease.
STD (sexually transmitted disease) is an STI that has developed into a disease.
Many STIs are bacterial infections (chlyamdia is one example), and with treatment, may not develop into a full-blown disease.
As for the terms themselves, I know my parents' generation used to call them "VD" (veneral disease). Then came along the term "STD". Now, the term "STI" is being used, but not all organizations have updated their written information to incorporate this change.
As for HSV-2 specifically, I would wait to hear what Tina finds out from their experts. If you don't mind me "thinking out loud", I have learned that there is a continuum of conditions, that includes "infection" and "disease". A "disease" can be caused by an "infection", and "disease" is the broader term.
April 29, 2008 - 2:58pmThis Comment
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