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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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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