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Author: Jay Phelan
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Chapter 15, Problem 7SA
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
The two characteristics of STDs that make it nearly impossible to completely eliminate these diseases.
Introduction:
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. The causes of STD are bacteria, viruses,
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