Sexually Transmitted Diseases | |
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases spread by sexual contact. They may also be spread from a pregnant woman to her fetus before or during delivery. Exposure to an STD can occur anytime a person has sex or close contact that involves the genitals, the mouth, or the rectum with another person, but exposure is more likely if a person has many sex partners or does not use condoms. STDs can be prevented by not having sexual contact (abstinence). STDs include:
Most STDs can be treated and cured, but some cannot. Some STDs, such as HIV and Syphilis, can cause death. |