Managing STDs in Brazil: Navigating the Convenience of Medical Teleconsultation

STDs in Brazil: by telemedicine it is possible to request labs or some pharmacy tests and prescribe individualised medication accordingly to your symptons or exposure risks.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a common issue in Brazil, with many people affected by these infections every year. While there are many ways to prevent STDs, including using condoms and getting vaccinated, they still occur frequently. In this article, we will take a look at these most common Diseases in Brazil and how medical teleconsultation can help those affected by these conditions.

The most common Sexually Transmitted Infections include:

1. Chlamydia trachomatis - This is a bacterial infection that affects both men and women and is usually transmitted through sexual contact. Symptoms of chlamydia include pain during intercourse, discharge from the vagina or penis, and pain when urinating. Sometimes it can be an infection without symptoms, however, it is important to test and provide treatment since it can be transmitted and can also have consequences such as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Infertility.
2. Gonorrhea - This is another bacterial infection caused by Neisseiria gonorrhoeae that is also transmitted through sexual contact. Symptoms of gonorrhea include a burning sensation when urinating, discharge from the vagina or penis, and pain during intercourse.
3. Syphilis - This is a bacterial infection that is transmitted through sexual contact, including oral and anal sex. Symptoms of syphilis include sores on the mouth, anus, or genital area, rashes, and a headache.
4. Herpes - This is a viral infection that is transmitted through sexual contact, including oral, vaginal, and anal sex. Symptoms of herpes include blisters or sores around the mouth or genital area, as well as itching and burning sensations.
5. Human papillomavirus (HPV) - This is a viral infection that is transmitted through sexual contact. Symptoms of HPV include genital warts, as well as changes to the cervix that can lead to cervical cancer.
   

Doctor in Brazil: online appointment convenience to treat STDs

Medical teleconsultation is a great option for easy and convenient access to health system. By video consultation people who are affected with STDs symptoms can timely get help to treat it or an individual who had some potential risky sexual contact can have lab tests request. In some circunstances, by teleconsultation we can prescribe treatment based on international protocols, such as oriented by World Health Organization, oriented by symptoms and on the sequence request any additional tests. Telemedicine is also helpful for individuals whose any sexual partner tested positive for some STD, connecting with a doctor from the comfort of their own home, and receiving a prescription for medication to effectively treat it.

In Brazil, with a digital prescription signed by a licensed doctor, patients can purchase restricted medications from a pharmacy without having to visit a health center or hospital.

It is important to mention that antibiotics are instantly available at pharmacies in Brazil if you have a medical prescription issued by a local doctor, eliminating the wait often required in other countries.

A recent study offering pre-exposure prophylaxis -PrEP- follow-up 3,928 individuals focused in MSM - men who have sex with men, transvestites and transgender women demonstrated that the adherence to PrEP was good, however, being worse among the youngest and most vulnerable.

Teleconsultation offers a convenient and confidential way for individuals who have been exposed to HIV, or potentially on a high risk situation, to receive the recommendations and a prescription for PEP.

In conclusion, HIV is a serious STD that can lead to AIDS if left untreated. Teleconsultation can offer support and prescription of PEP for individuals who have been exposed to HIV risk contamination, providing a convenient and confidential way to get the treatment they need. If you have been exposed to unprotected sex or HIV risk, we encourage you to consider using medical teleconsultation to get the help you need.