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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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sexuallytransmittedinfections.html - Health Topics
  2. Syphilis 
    Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infectious (STI) disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum . This bacterium causes infection when it gets into broken skin or mucus membranes, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000861.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. 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
  4. Genital warts 
    Genital warts are soft growths on the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals. They may be found on the penis, vulva , urethra, vagina, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000886.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. 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. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/chlamydiainfections.html - Health Topics
  6. 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 ...
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/.../topics/stds/conditioninfo/treatments - External Health Links
  7. Chancroid 
    Chancroid is a bacterial infection that is spread through sexual contact. ... Chancroid is caused by a bacterium called Haemophilus ducreyi . ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000635.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. 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
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/stds/conditioninfo/types - External Health Links
  9. 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
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/stds - External Health Links
  10. STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) (Nemours Foundation)  
    intercourse, sexually transmitted diseases, genital disease, venereal disease, vinerial disease, vaginal infection, infections, protection, condoms, rubbers, birth control, chlamydia, genital herpes, ...
    https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/std.html - External Health Links
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