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STDs

STDs are sexually transmitted diseases. The terms STIs (sexually transmitted infections) or VD (venereal disease) are also used. In addition to HIV/AIDS, HPV (human papilloma virus), LGV (lymphogranuloma venereum), GI (granuloma inguinale),MC (molluscum contagiosum), PL (pubic lice), GH (genital herpes), Lues (syphilis), Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomonas are STIs (STDs).

Two months ago the National Center for HIV […]

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Condyloma

Condyloma is also known as genital warts. Whereas Chlamydia is the most reported STD, Condyloma is the most common STD. This is due to the fact that most HPV infections which are related to Condyloma do not cause symptoms. This is most common for those under 25. Condyloma is the most common lesion of HPV […]

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Chlamydia

It is the most frequently reported STD and there are 2.5 million new cases in the US every year. This STD is most common in persons under 25 and is transmitted during any type of sexual interaction. Usually there is no sign of infection. It can infect the newborn as it passes through the birth […]

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