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  2. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are commonly spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex and oral sex. [1] [2] The most prevalent STIs may be carried by a significant fraction of the human population.

  3. Cases of syphilis hit dangerous record high, CDC says ... - AOL

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    Cases of sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, and sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, have been steadily rising since the turn of the century, data shows, but a recent spike in cases of ...

  4. Sexually transmitted infection - Wikipedia

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    A sexually transmitted infection (STI), also referred to as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and the older term venereal disease (VD), is an infection that is spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex, oral sex, or sometimes manual sex.

  5. Human papillomavirus infection - Wikipedia

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    HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI), globally. [5] High-risk HPVs cause about 5% of all cancers worldwide and about 37,300 cases of cancer in the United States each year. [10] Cervical cancer is among the most common cancers worldwide, causing an estimated 604,000 new cases and 342,000 deaths in 2020. [1]

  6. Syphilis - Wikipedia

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    Most new cases in the United States (60%) occur in men who have sex with men; and in this population 20% of syphilis cases were due to oral sex alone. [3] [36] Syphilis can be transmitted by blood products, but the risk is low due to screening of donated blood in many countries. [3] The risk of transmission from sharing needles appears to be ...

  7. 3 SC cities have among the highest STD rates in the US, new ...

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    Three South Carolina cities were high among 100 U.S. cities with worst rates of STDs in the study. And one S.C. city was ranked 3rd highest overall.

  8. Trichomoniasis - Wikipedia

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    Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) most often spread by vaginal, oral, or anal sex. [1] It can also spread through genital touching (manual sex). [1] Infected people may spread the disease even when symptoms are absent. [2]

  9. Gonorrhea - Wikipedia

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    In men, discharge with or without burning occurs in half of all cases and is the most common symptom of the infection. [22] This pain is caused by a narrowing and stiffening of the urethral lumen. [23] The most common medical complication of gonorrhea in men is inflammation of the epididymis. [21]