An
Introduction:
"Sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs), once called venereal diseases, are
among the most common infectious diseases in the United States
today. Affecting more than 13 million men and women in the USA
country each year. The CDC have confirmed that 20 various STD's
exist.
In
order to prevent the spread of these sometimes horrific diseases,
we must understand the ways in which they are spread, their common
symptoms, and how they can be treated.
Five
important facts about STD's are as follows:
1.
STD's don't recognise money or your background, they also don't
care. Nearly two-thirds of all STD's occur in teenagers and young
adults.
2.
Each year there are more reported cases of STD's.
3.
Many STDs initially cause no symptoms, particularly in women.
When symptoms develop, they may be confused with those of other
diseases not transmitted through sexual contact. However, even
when an STD causes no symptoms, a person who is infected may be
able to pass the disease on to a sex partner. That is why many
doctors recommend periodic testing for people who have more than
one sex partner.
4.
Health problems caused by STDs tend to be more severe and more
frequent for women than for men.
5.
When diagnosed and treated early, almost all STDs can be treated
effectively. The most serious STD for which no cure now exists
is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a fatal viral infection
of the immune system.
To make it easier for you to find information on a variety of
STDs we've indexed them here. Simply click on the STD you're are
interested in learning more about and read on.
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