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A Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), also called a venereal disease, is a term for infections acquired mainly through sexual contact. The usual area of contact is the genitals, but the practice of oral and anal sex also leads to cases of anal and oral infections. STDs afflict an estimated 200 to 400 million people worldwide, including about 70 million in the United States, and the incidence of infection is rising. More than 30 individual STDs have been identified. Each STD is unique, but they share similar symptoms. Most STDs can be cured through timely diagnosis and proper medical treatment. STDs are most common among sexually active teenagers and young adults, especially individuals who have multiple sex partners. Sexually transmitted diseases usually start at the external genitalia, however, they can spread to the prostate, uterus, testes and nearby organs. Most of these infections only cause irritation, itching, and minor pain but gonorrhea and chlamydia restricts are a major cause of infertility in women. Sexually transmitted diseases can be treated. Each disease is treated differently. If you believe you may have a sexually transmitted disease, you should see your doctor immediately. Can contracting an STD be prevented? Yes. The only absolute way to prevent contracting an STD is to abstain from sex. This is not reasonable for most people. To lower your chances of contracting an std, have protected sex with one monogamous partner. Types of STDs The six most common sexually transmitted disease are: mono, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes or gonorrhea, and AIDS.
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