Sexually transmitted disease, caused by bacteria or viruses, spreads through sexual contact. Bacteria from a partner becomes transmitted to the person's body during sexual intercourse or other sexual activities. This usually occurs because of unprotected sex. The one way to know exactly what type of bacteria causes the disease lies with an evaluation from a doctor. Vaginal or penile swab tests and blood tests will determine the needed treatment for specific disease. The most common bacterial STDs include gonorrhea and syphilis.
Painful Intercourse
Painful intercourse occurs because of the infectious process inside of the vagina or penis, MayoClinic.com indicates. In a woman, a foul odor may accompany the vaginal and pelvic pain depending on how far the disease has spread as well as how long the infection has existed in the body. A discharge in various colors from green to a grayish yellow, may accompany the pain, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state.
Fever
As with most infections that occur in the body, fever may occur with a bacterial sexually transmitted disease, MayoClinic.com indicates. The man or woman may feel a state of malaise or general feeling of illness because of the infection and the fever and may need to rest. Depending upon the severity of the infection, the person may need hospitalization and treatment with antibiotics. If the person visits a physician early in the infection, in most cases, the doctor can treat the bacterial disease without the need for a hospital stay. The discomforts of penile and vaginal discomfort may cause the person to seek medical help from a clinic and doctor.
Painful Urination
Painful urination may occur because of the infectious process that has irritated the pelvic organs causing swelling and inflammation to occur. Also, a urinary tract infection may have occurred because of the type of bacteria that has entered the body through the sexual organs, MayoClinic.com reports. The doctor will test the urine to treat the type of bacteria that has caused the infection. Along with the pain, the urine may appear cloudy and have a foul odor. The person also may experience hematuria or blood in the urine, another sign of bladder infection and irritation.
