i want to kno all the Sexually Transmitted Diseases that are out there?


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Common STDs

A partial listing of sexually transmitted diseases:

* Chlamydia - Chlamydia is a very dangerous STD as it usually has no symptoms; 75% of infected women and 25% of infected men have no symptoms at all.
* Gonorrhea - Gonorrhea is one of the most frequently reported STD. 40% of it's victims contract PID if not treated, and it can cause sterility.
* Hepatitis B - A vaccine exists, but there's no cure; can cause cancer of the liver.
* Herpes - Painful and episodic; can be treated but there's no cure.
* HIV/AIDS - First recognized in 1984, AIDS is the sixth leading cause of death among young men and women. The virus is fatal involving a long, painful death.
* Human Papalloma Virus (HPV) & Genital Warts - The most common STD, 33% of all women have this virus, which can cause cervical or penile cancer and genital pain.
* Syphilis - Untreated, can lead to serious damage of the brain or heart.
* Trichomoniasis - Can cause foamy vaginal discharge or no symptoms at all. Can cause premature birth in pregnant women.

Less Common STDs

Other reproductive tract infections not discussed here:

* Bacterial Vaginosis - Causes pain during urination, and untreated can result in kidney failure.
* Chancroid - A large, painful blister or ulcer which appears in genital area; may rupture.
* Granuloma Inguinale - Causes painless ulcers which enlarge and easily bleed.
* Lymphogranuloma Venereum - Rare in the United States; causes lesions, aching and abscesses in the groin.
* Molluscum Contagiosum - This virus causes smooth, shiny lesions, which must be individually removed by a doctor.
* Mucopurulent Cervicitis (MPC) - Causes discharge from the cervix, can result in PID or miscarriage in pregnant women.
* Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU) - Afflicts men and causes urinary problems, can be caused by chlamydia.

Related Conditions

Other reproductive tract infections:

* Candidiasis - Candidiasis, or yeast infection, is not a true STD but can be contracted sexually, causing burning, itching and discomfort. It is treatable with over-the-counter medication, although it is commonly recurrent.
* Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) - Can be caused by a number of bacteria, transmitted sexually or through other means. Can result in pain, infertility, and even death.

This is all the information about the STD i know its there, hope this can be useful

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well. . . i think that the previous answer was pretty complete. I just cant insist more in something: PREVENTION - PREVENTION - PREVENTION!

[ADNHACK]. in my opion has covered almost every thing on this matter?



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