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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)


There are now more than twenty disorders recognized as being
transmitted primarily by sexual means. The more familiar STD's are AIDS,
gonorhea, syphilis, chlamydia-related infections, genital herpes, candidiasis,
nonspecific vaginitis, trichomoniasis, pediculosis, scabies, and urinary tract
infections.

GONORRHEA

One of the most frequently encountered communicable diseases in
the U.S. It is caused by the bacterium Neisseria Gonorrihoeae, which is common
all over the world today and can only thrive in human beings. There is no way to
acquire immunity to this disease. Anyone who is sexually active is susceptible
to gonorrhea.
This disease is transmitted by the way of direct contact with
the secretions of mucos membranes such as those of the urethra, cervix, vagina,
anus, eyes and throat.
The contact involved in transmitting gonorrhea is almost always
sexual in nature. It is possible that......

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