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A sexually transmitted infection is one which is transferred from one person to another due to sexual contact, like aids

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What is the name for infections transmitted during sexual activity?

Sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, venereal diseases, and social diseases are all terms for infections spread by sexual activity.


How do you treat sexually transmitted infections?

Go to the doctor.


What are the Characteristics of sexually transmitted infections?

It depends on which disease you are refering to.


Do you have to be sexual active to have a yeast infection?

No, yeast infections are not thought to be sexually transmitted.


What has the author Dan Clutterbuck written?

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Pregnant women with this sexually transmitted disease have infections in the womb and fallopian tubes which is known as pelvic inflammatory disease.'?

Pregnant women with this sexually transmitted disease have infections in the womb and fallopian tubes which is known as pelvic inflammatory disease.


How many sexual transmitted diseases are there Can you explain each one?

There are over 19 million sexually transmitted diseases and infections which cannot all be explained.


Who is at risk for UTIs?

People with diabetes tend to have more urinary tract infections, as well as hospitalized patients. Urinary tract infections can also be sexually transmitted.


Is AIDS an sti or an STD?

AIDS means Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. The terms STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) and STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) refer to infections that are acquired sexually. AIDS is a diagnosis that someone who is HIV+ receives from their medical provider if they meet the clinical criteria for diagnosis. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes AIDS and it is able to be transmitted sexually. The terms STI and STD are often interchangeable and used to describe a variety of bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections.


Why would a drug addict carry azithromycin?

It can be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases or infections, like other antibiotics.


Why use condoms before sexualintercourse?

Using condoms will help prevent the likelihood of pregnancy and the transfer of sexually transmitted infections.


What is ciprofloxacin treatment for?

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic medication commonly used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It can be prescribed to treat infections such as urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin infections, gastrointestinal infections, bone and joint infections, and certain types of sexually transmitted infections.