Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infectious diseases transmitted through sexual contact. Unprotected sexual intercourse places young persons at risk for HIV infection, other... More »
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 15 million cases of sexually transmitted disease cases reported annually in the United States. There are more than 25 diseases that are transmitted through sexual activity. Other than HIV, the most common STDs in the United States are chlamydia,
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease with a notorious history. Caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, it can lead to serious complications if left untreated. ... Trichomoniasis is the most common STD in sexually active young women. Some women may mistake this infection for a yeast infection or bacterial...
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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that you can get from having sex with someone who has the infection. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites and viruses. There are more than ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... STIs: Common Symptoms & Tips on Prevention(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is another name for Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). The name STI is sometimes preferred because there are a few STDs, such as chlamydia, that can infect a person without causing any actual disease (i.e. unpleasant symptoms). ... Which are the most common sexually transmitted diseases?
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Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease that is treatable with antibiotics. It is sometimes called the "clap" or the "drip." There are one and a half million cases each year, with most occurring among 15 to 24 year-olds.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases STDs: Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases ... HealthSquare > Women's Health > Common Sexually Transmitted Disease...
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections you can get by having sex with someone who has an infection. These infections are usually passed by having vaginal intercourse, but they can also be passed through anal sex, oral sex or skin-to-skin contact. ... Common signs/symptoms of STIs...
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Using the drug metronizadole to treat pregnant women who have the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis does not reduce the women's chances for giving birth prematurely, and may actually increase them, according to a study appearing in the August 16 New England Journal of Medicine.
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