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Chlamydia
Genital Warts/Genital HPV Infection
Genital Herpes
Gonorrhea
Hepatitis B
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis
Other STDs include: crabs or pubic lice (phthiris publis); scabies (Sarcoptes scabei )
Not sexually transmitted: yeast infections (candida ); bacterial vaginosis
Download CDC Fact sheet, Bacterial Vaginosis (English) [PDF]
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Chlamydia
Chlamydia (cluh-mid-ee-ah) is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis . It can spread from person to person during vaginal and anal sexual intercourse. It can be transmitted without complete insertion of a penis into the vagina or anus. It is less likely, although possible, to be transmitted to the throat during oral sex. It can also be passed from mother to newborn during childbirth. Chlamydia infections are treatable and curable with antibiotics.
Download CDC Fact sheet, Chlamydia (English) [PDF]
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Genital Warts / HPV Infection
Human Papiloma Virus , or HPV, infection is considered the most common STD in the United States. There are over 100 different viruses that are a part of the HPV family, of which as least 30 strains are sexually transmitted to genital tissues.
Some HPV types can lead to genital warts. Genital warts are sexually transmitted growths caused by HPV. Genital warts are spread during vaginal, anal, and oral sex, and sometimes by genital touching, with someone who has warts.
Genital warts appear on, around or inside the sex organs of both men and women. Some genital warts are flat and some are round bumps that look like tiny cauliflowers. On men, most genital warts appear on the outside of the penis. On women, they are found one and around the vulva (lips and opening of the vagina), inside the vagina and on the cervix (opening to the uterus). If untreated, warts may go away on their own, remain unchanged or grow and spread. There are treatments available for genital warts, and these depend upon how many warts you have, how big they are, and if they are inside or outside the body. Condoms can help protect you from genital warts, if the warts are covered by the condom.
Download CDC Fact sheet, Genital HPV Infection (English) [PDF]
Download CDC Fact sheet, Genital HPV Infection (Spanish) [PDF]
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Genital Herpes (HSV)
Genital Herpes is a common STD caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV 2) or less often, Herpes Simplex 1 (HSV 1). This virus can be spread by vaginal, anal or oral sex through direct contact with a lesion, sore or infected tissue. Most common symptoms include blisters on the skin, or pain, itching or a tingling of the skin in the genital or rectal area. There is no cure for HSV, but treatment can minimize the length and pain of the outbreaks.
Symptoms do not have to be present for HSV to be spread. Transmission without symptoms is very common, because viral shedding can occur without any type of sore or blister. Condoms are a good barrier to HSV when they cover the infected area. Having HSV can increase the change of HIV transmission by 3 to 5 times.
Download CDC Fact sheet, Genital Herpes (English) [PDF]
Download CDC Fact sheet, Genital Herpes (Spanish) [PDF]
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Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea (gohn-or-ee-uh) is an infection caused by a bacterial called Neisseria gonorrhea . It is spread during vaginal, anal and oral sex with someone who has gonorrhea. Most women and some men have no symptoms for infection, so it is important to get tested. Gonorrhea infections are curable with antibiotics.
Download CDC Fact sheet, Gonorrhea (English) [PDF]
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an infection that attacks the liver. It is caused by a virus named Hepatitis B Virus or HBV. HBV can be transmitted through sexual fluids during vaginal and/or anal sex, from blood to blood exhange, and from mother to baby during childbirth. Hepatitis B can become a chronic (or long) infection that can lead to inflammation of the liver, scarring of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and sometimes death.
CDC web site: About Hepatitis B (English)
CDC web site: About Hepatitis B (Spanish)
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. HIV is the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS. HIV is transmitted through the exchange of vaginal, seminal, blood and breast milk fluids. HIV can be sexually transmitted during vaginal, anal, and/or oral sex.
The CDC HIV/AIDS Hotline: 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636), 1-888-232-6348 TTY
The CDC Info Hotline provides English, Spanish, and TTY services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, or PID, is a term used to describe an infection of the female uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries. Different sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and/or gonorrhea can cause PID in women. The scarring that occurs as a result of PID can lead to chronic pelvic pain, infertility (inability to have children), tubal (ectopic) pregnancy, and other serious problems.
Download CDC Fact sheet, PID (English) [PDF]
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Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a type of bacteria called Treponema Pallidum . It can spread from person to person by physical contact during vaginal, anal or oral sex. It often involves a painless sore. Untreated syphilis can lead to organ damage, including brain damage, and in some cases, death. Syphilis infections are treatable and curable with antibiotics.
Download CDC Fact sheet, Syphilis (English) [PDF]
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Trichomoniasis / Trichomonas
Download CDC Fact sheet, Trich. (English) [PDF]
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