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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. They are usually spread during vaginal, oral, or anal sex. But sometimes they can spread through other sexual contact involving the penis, vagina, mouth, or anus. This is because some STIs, like herpes and HPV, are spread by skin-to-skin contact.

Some STIs can be passed from a pregnant person to the baby, either during pregnancy or when giving birth. Other ways that some STIs may be spread include during breastfeeding, through blood transfusions, or by sharing needles.

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  1. Sexually Transmitted Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... transmitted infections (STIs)? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are passed from one ...
  2. The VDRL test is a screening test for syphilis . It measures substances (proteins), called antibodies , which your body may produce if ...
  3. The CSF-VDRL test is used to help diagnose neurosyphilis . It looks for substances (proteins) called antibodies , which are sometimes produced ...
  4. Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Symptoms (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Sexually Transmitted Infections/Symptoms ... Sexually Transmitted Infections ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  5. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) From the National Institutes of Health (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)  
    Sexually Transmitted Infections/Start Here ... Sexually Transmitted Infections ... Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
  6. What Are Some Types of and Treatments for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or Sexually Transmitted Infections ... From the National Institutes of Health (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)  
    Sexually Transmitted Infections/Specifics ... Sexually Transmitted Infections ... Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
  7. Chlamydia Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Anyone can get chlamydia. ...
  8. Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is rarely seen in the United States.
  9. How Can Men Reduce the Risk of Getting a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)? From the National Institutes of Health (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)  
    Men can take measures to avoid STDs by knowing a partner's STD and health history, speaking with a healthcare provider about risks and testing, practicing ...
  10. What Are the Treatments for Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs/STIs)? From the National Institutes of Health (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)  
    Sexually Transmitted Infections/Treatments and Therapies ... Sexually Transmitted Infections ... Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...
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