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STDs are diseases that usually spread during sexual activity. There are many different types of STDs. Some STDs are caused by viruses, others are caused by different bacteria. Some STDs infect your sexual and reproductive organs. Others can cause general body infections. Sometimes you will have symptoms caused by the STD infection, while other times the symptoms may be so mild that you don't even notice that you have the STD. Either way, you have the STD until you have been medically treated. The consequences of untreated STDs can be sterility, blindness, and even death!

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Anyone who is sexually active is at risk for getting a STD. Remember that oral, anal, and vaginal sex acts as well as sexual play can result in infection. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a major public health challenge in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 19 million new infections occur each year — almost half of them among young people 15 to 24 years of age.

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STDs are caused by germs or microorganisms that are passed between sex partners. Some STDs infect your sexual and reproductive organs. Others can cause general body infections. There are a variety of STDs. Some organisms are bacteria. STDs caused by bacteria include Chlamydia, Gonorrhea (Clap or Drip), Syphilis, Vaginosis, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. STDs caused by viruses include Genital Herpes, HIV, Hepatitis B, and Genital Warts. STDs caused by parasites include Trichomoniasis, Scabies (Lice), & Pediculosis Pubis (Crabs).

More Information about STDs

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STDs are spread during close, sexual activity and during vaginal, anal, and oral sex. STDs can be spread between males and females, and between "same sex" partners. Some STDs such as HIV and Hepatitis B are also spread by contact with infected blood and body fluids.

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• Sores, bumps, or blisters near your sex organs, rectum, or mouth.
• A discharge (drip) from your penis or vagina.
• Pain during sex.
• Burning and pain when you urinate (pee) or have a bowel movement.
• Need to urinate often.
• Burning or itching around your sex organs.
• Swelling or redness in your throat if you've had oral sex.
• Flu-like feelings, fever, chills, and aches.
• Swelling in your groin around your sex organs.

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Get medical help. STDs do not go away even though the symptoms may get better. You still have the STD until you have been treated for the STD.

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Get medical help. You could be infected and not even know it!