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Sexually Transmitted Diseases ( Std ) Is Not Specific For One Disease?

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Abstract

The term "Sexually Transmitted Diseases" (STD) is not specific for one disease but more than 25 infectious organisms that are transmitted from person to person by sexual intercourse. STDs are almost always transmitted by anal or vaginal intercourse, and oral sex (generally less efficiently). Some STDs are also transmitted through contaminated drug equipment, pretty common among drug users. Since 1980, eight new sexually transmitted pathogens have been recognized in the United States. STDs may cause serious, life-threatening complications including cancers, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortions, stillbirth, low birth weight, neurologic damage.

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•Having STDs

Having one STD frequently makes you more susceptible to infection by other STDs. Skin that is irritated, inflamed, or blistered is easier for another pathogen to infect. Having an STD is also an indirect reflection of your risk of new infection. Since you were exposed once already, it suggests that other factors in your lifestyle may be putting you at risk.

Anyone forced to have sexual intercourse or sexual activity

People who trade sex for money or drugs may not be sufficiently empowered to negotiate that sex be safer sex. Furthermore, partners acquired in this manner are far more likely to be infected with STDs than people in the general population.

Note: Some sex workers, particularly those who have made an informed choice to enter their professions, are highly conscientious about safe sex and prevention. Risk varies according to individual behaviors, just as it does for people who don 't engage in commercial sex.

Abusing alcohol or using recreational drugs. ...

Illicit drug use can make decision making difficult. People who have sex under the influence are more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors: e.g. sex without a condom or other form of protection.

Illicit drug use may also make it easier for someone to pressure you into engaging in sexual behaviors.

Furthermore, injection drug use in particular is associated with increased risk of

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