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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 to the fetus during or during childbirth. Other ways that some STIs may be spread include during , through , or by sharing needles.

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  1. Sexually Transmitted Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are passed from one person ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sexuallytransmittedinfections.html - Health Topics
  2. Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Tests What are STI tests? STIs ( sexually transmitted infections ) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that ... avoid serious complications. Other names: STD screening, STI (sexually transmitted infection) tests, STI screening, STD testing What are they ... Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs); About Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) [updated 2024 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../sexually-transmitted-infection-sti-tests - Medical Tests
  3. Syphilis 
    Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum . This bacterium causes infection when it gets into broken skin or mucus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000861.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Chancroid 
    ... swollen lymph nodes Testing (ruling out) for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) There is no blood test for chancroid. ... with chancroid should also be checked for other sexually transmitted infections, including but not limited to syphilis , HIV, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000635.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Genital warts 
    ... papillomavirus (HPV). HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are more than 180 types of HPV. Many cause no problems. Some cause warts on other parts of the ... partners Are sexually active at an early age Use tobacco or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000886.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Trichomoniasis 
    Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. ... symptoms. If you have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you should be screened for other STIs.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001331.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Sexually Transmitted Infections (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)  
    Sexually Transmitted Infections/Women ... Sexually Transmitted Infections ... Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health ... An STI is an infection ...
    https://womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/sexually-transmitted-infections - External Health Links
  8. Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale) 
    Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is rarely seen in the United States.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000636.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Sexually Transmitted Infections (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may cause pregnancy complications. Know the symptoms and protect your baby from STIs during pregnancy.
    https://www.marchofdimes.org/.../sexually-transmitted-infections - External Health Links
  10. 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
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/stds/conditioninfo/types - External Health Links
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