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Sexually transmitted diseases(STDs) are caused by a group of infectious microorganisms that are transmitted mainly through sexual activity. These agents represent a costly, burdensome global public health problem.
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Detailed information on sexually transmitted diseases, including causes, diagnosis, and prevention
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Sexually transmitted disease(STD) is a term used to describe more than 20 different infections that are transmitted through exchange of semen, blood, and other body fluids; or by direct contact with the affected body areas of people with STDs. Sex...
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Detailed information on sexually transmitted diseases, including causes, diagnosis, and prevention
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Detailed information on sexually transmitted diseases, including causes, diagnosis, and prevention
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Detailed information on sexually transmitted diseases, including causes, diagnosis, and prevention
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Detailed information on sexually transmitted diseases, including causes, diagnosis, and prevention
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Detailed information on sexually transmitted diseases, including causes, diagnosis, and prevention
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Your body usually tells you when you are in danger -- your heart races, you breathe hard, your palms sweat. But when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases, you may not have any warning signs.
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America is more overweight and out of shape than ever. The result? Soaring medical costs and lost productivity. The U.S. government is working to change that with "Healthy People 2010," its latest effort to show us that national health demands personal health. The drive includes 10 "leading health indicators," modeled after our leading economic indicators.
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Sexually transmitted diseases(STDs) are viral and bacterial infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact.Adolescence is a time of opportunities and risk when many health behaviors are established. Although many of these beha...
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Detailed information on sexually transmitted diseases, including causes, diagnosis, and prevention
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Your body usually tells you when you are in danger -- your heart races, you breathe hard, your palms sweat. But when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), you may not have any warning signs.
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Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial STD by far in the United States -- and it can cause serious complications and infections for both men and women if left untreated.
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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by a bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae.Gonorrhea is most common among females ages 15-19 and males ages 20-24. Although most males experience symptoms, 50% of females have no symptoms.
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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium. Gonorrhea is spread through sexual contact(vaginal, oral, or anal).
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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease(commonly known as"the clap") caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea.
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Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is transmitted sexually. Many women and some men who have gonorrhea do not have any signs or symptoms. If not treated, gonorrhea can cause swollen and painful joints and permanent damage to your reproductive organs.
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Gonorrhea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. The genitourinary tract is the main system that is usually affected, but gonorrhea can also spread to the rectum, the throat, and the...
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Gonorrhea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The mucous membranes of the genital region may become inflamed without the development of any other symptoms.
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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection affecting the skin of the genitals.Herpes- genital; Herpes simplex- genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2.Herpes simplex virus type 1(HSV-1) Herpes simplex virus type 2(HSV-2).HSV-1, the virus respo...
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Studies report that at least a quarter of all adults are infected with the sexually transmitted herpes virus. A guide to managing its sympoms and protecting yourself from this highly infectious disease.
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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a herpes virus. The disease is characterized by the formation of fluid-filled, painful blisters in the genital area.Genital herpes(herpes genitalis, herpes progenitalis) is characterized b...
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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease(STD) usually caused by herpes simplex virus(HSV) type 2.Herpes is a family of viruses that causes various types of infections, one of which is genital herpes. In the United States, one-half million ...
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Genital herpes( herpes genitalis) is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by a strain of the herpes simplex virus(HSV). Genital herpes invades the body through mucous membranes, also known as small breaks in the skin.Genita...
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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. The disease is characterized by the formation of fluid-filled, painful blisters in the genital area.Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease spread by vag...
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Genital warts are soft wart-like growths on the genitals caused by a viral skin disease. Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted disease(STD), also called a sexually transmitted infection(STI).Condylomata acuminata; Penile warts; Human pa...
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You and your doctor can talk about what treatment may be best for your wart or warts. To get rid of your warts, your doctor may need to try more than one type of treatment. The methods described below are often used to treat warts.
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Learning about HPV can help you avoid infection and seek treatment, if necessary.
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Detailed information on the most common types of warts, including foot warts, flat warts, genital warts, and filiform warts
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Note: Latex condoms may help protect against genital warts. But condoms don't cover all the areas that can get infected. That means condoms may not protect you completely.
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Detailed information on the most common types of warts, including foot warts, flat warts, genital warts, and filiform warts
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Detailed information on the most common types of warts, including foot warts, flat warts, genital warts, and filiform warts
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Genital warts, which are also called condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are growths in the genital area caused by a sexually transmitted papillomavirus. A papillomavirus is a virus that produces papillomas, or benign growths on the skin and ...
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Genital warts, or condylomata acuminata, are also called venereal warts. These warts are painless, pink or grayish growths on the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals and anal area.
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After undergoing treatment for genital warts, what are the best condoms for a woman to use if she had genital warts around her cervix -- the female condom or the regular condom?
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Trichomoniasis refers to an infection of the genital and urinary tract. It is the most common sexually transmitted disease, affecting about 120 million women worldwide each year.Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan(the smallest, single-celled m...
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Trichomoniasis refers to an infection of the genital and urinary tract.Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan(the smallest, single-celled members of the animal kingdom). Trichomonas vaginalis is passed almost 100% of the time through sexual conta...
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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.Trichomoniasis is found worldwide. In the United States, the highest number of cases are seen in women between age 16 and 35.
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Test your knowledge of STDs by taking this quiz.
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Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease(STD) in the United States, with about three million new cases diagnosed in the country each year. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis.
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Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.Chlamydia infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
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Chlamydia infection is a very common STD. Because most people do not have symptoms, chlamydia may not be noticed until it causes severe problems. Left untreated, this STD can cause women and men to become sterile.
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A lot of us don't realize that chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can cause no symptoms, meaning you could have an STD and not know it.
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Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, a bacterium. Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
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Sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis.Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease, is more common than gonorrhea, affecting 35% and 8% of sexually active adolescents, respectively. Adolescent girls are a...
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Herpes simplex is a viral infection that mainly affects the mouth or genital area.is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth, and face. It is the most common herpes simplex virus and many people develop it in childhood.
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If you have herpes, you're not alone. Millions of Americans have it. Herpes has no cure. But you can control it and learn how to protect yourself and others from outbreaks.
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Detailed information on herpes simplex virus and pregnancy Genital herpes can be spread to the baby during delivery, if a woman has an active infection at that time. Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpes infections can cause blisters and ulcers on the mouth or face (oral herpes), or in the genital area (genital herpes). HSV is a life-long infection.
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Certain cancers like Hodgkin''s disease, lymphoma, and T-cell leukemia cause defects in cellular immunity, which is a primary defense mechanism against viral infections. Thus cancer patients, especially those who are undergoing chemotherapy or radi...
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Cesarean section is advisable for mothers with active herpes eruptions at the time of delivery.Newborn infants. Newborn babies have their mother''s antibodies providing them immunity against herpes simplex virus until around six months of age.Child...
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Herpes is an infection caused by a herpes simplex virus 1 or 2, and it primarily affects the mouth or genital area.There are two strains of herpes simplex viruses. Herpes simplex virus type 1(HSV-1) is usually associated with infections of the lip...
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Herpes zoster, also called shingles, and referred to as"zosteer", gets its name from both the Latin and French words for belt or girdle and refers to belt-like skin eruptions that may occur on the trunk of the body. The virus.Shingles, or herpes z...
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