genetic std?

[goofy]

is it possible to have an STD transmitted through genetics?

[demonbuttercup]

i have never heard of one doing that. *STD's can be passed to babies while there mothers are pregnant w/ them either in utero or when they pass through the vagina during birth, or sometimes they cause certain birth defects. as far as an STD being genetic i dont think that is possible.

[girlygirl]

By definition, STDs cannot be genetic. *For something to be an STD, it must be transmitable through sex, and to be transmitable through sex it must be contageous. Genes are not contageous.

[ItalStall]

Both girlygirl and demonbuttercup are correct and have answered the question well for you; STD's are not genetically transmitted.


For background information:

STD or sexually transmitted infections can be spread in several ways.

STD is usually spread through sex because the bacteria or viruses travel in semen, vaginal fluids, and blood. Saliva (or spit) can sometimes spread STD if you have a tiny cut in or around your mouth.

Infected blood on needles and syringes can spread STD.

Infected women who are pregnant can pass an STD to their babies during pregnancy and at childbirth, but not before pregnancy (as in genetically)

Except for hepatitis B, there are no vaccinations to prevent STD. If you get an STD once, you can get it again.

And, you can have more than one STD at a time. Many STD are easily treated, but all can be dangerous if ignored.

For some STD, like genital warts, genital herpes or HIV, there is no cure today.