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- Alternate name: Sexually transmitted infection
- Causes: Bacteria, parasites, viruses
- Symptoms vary
- Parasites and bacteria treatable with antibiotics
- Viruses can be controlled but not cured
- Condom use greatly reduces risk (does not eliminate)
- Some types do not show symptoms
- More than 20 typesMedlinePlus: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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A sexually transmitted disease, commonly referred to as an STD, is an infectious disease that can be spread through intimate sexual contact with an infected person. Many people who have a sexually transmitted disease do not show symptoms, which makes it easy to unknowingly spread the infection. It is important to be tested regularly, not only for a person's own protection, but for the protection of others as well.
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United States Statistics
- New cases: Estimated 19 million a yearCNN: STDs still on the rise, report says (January 13, 2009)
- People with a viral STD: Over 65 millionASHA: STD/STI Statistics - Fast Facts
- 1 in 4 teens contract an STD each yearASHA: STD/STI Statistics - Fast Facts
- About half of those infected are between 15 to 24 years oldCNN: STDs still on the rise, report says (January 13, 2009)
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CDC Report
A new report by the CDC, released in January 2009 and titled Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2007, found that the number of people infected with the SDTs chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are increasing. A report on HIV will be released separately later in the year.CNN: STDs still on the rise, report says (January 13, 2009) -
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John: Lets all get STD // Me: You want us to get sexually transmitted disease? // John: No lah. Sub of The Day. -_-
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@oomslokop itu STD maksudnya sexually transmitted disease?... GO, vietnam rose, jengger ayam, raja singa, dsb? @curlyrainbow
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@smileylo I assume STD in this case does not mean Sexually Transmitted Disease (because I can't figure put what it does stand for. Haha)
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Everyone its STD awareness month, Sexually Transmitted Disease '
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