Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Overview

A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is a disease caused by a pathogen (e.g., virus, bacterium, parasite, fungus) that is spread from person to person primarily through sexual contact. STDs can be painful, irritating, debilitating, and life threatening. More than twenty sexually transmitted diseases have been identified.

Incidence and Prevalence

STDs occur most commonly in sexually active teenagers and young adults, especially those with multiple sex partners. An estimated 200 ...Read the full article