City of Houston

City of Houston Health Department


CONFIDENTIALITY:
I understand that the information that I provide will be treated as confidential in accordance with Vernon's Statutes, Code of Public Health Section 81.046 which does not allow the sharing of STD case follow-up information to any party outside the public health team with a need to know. STD information cannot be made public upon subpoena or otherwise except in the cases involving minors under the age of 13, or if the information provided suggests child abuse.

 

Curable STDs

Curable STDs.The following STDs are curable if prescribed medication is taken appropriately. Even though you have been treated for any of these STDs,you will be always be at risk for reinfection.


Syphilis Antibiotics
Chlamydia Antibiotics
Crabs and Scabies Over-the Counter/prescription
Gonorrhea Antibiotics
Non-Gonoccochal Urethritis (NGU) Antibiotics
Shigella Antibiotics

Treatable STDs

There is no cure for these viral diseases,however treatment is available for relief of symptoms.
 
Hepatitis A Bed rest fluid intake, vaccine
Hepatitis B Antiviral medications, vaccine
Herpes Antiviral medications
HIV/AIDS Anti-retroviral therapy
HPV (warts) There are several treatments available
Molluscum Contagiosum There are several treatments available


 
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