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• Gonorrhea: Another common bacterial infection, gonorrhea can cause symptoms like burning when urinating, discharge from the penis or vagina, and rectal pain. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility.
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  Gonorrhea STI
• Syphilis: A bacterial infection that can cause sores on the genitals, mouth, or rectum. It can also cause rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and hair loss. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications, such as damage to the heart, brain, and nervous system.
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  Syphilis STI
• Human papillomavirus (HPV): A viral infection that is so common that nearly all sexually active people will get it at some point in their lives. HPV can cause warts on the genitals, mouth, or throat. Some types of HPV can also lead to cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, penile cancer, anal cancer, and throat cancer.
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  Human papillomavirus (HPV) STI
• Herpes simplex virus (HSV): A viral infection that can cause sores on the genitals, mouth, or rectum. There are two types of HSV: HSV-1, which usually causes cold sores around the mouth, and HSV-2, which usually causes genital herpes. There is no cure for HSV, but there are medications that can help to reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks.
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  Herpes simplex virus (HSV) STI
• HIV: The virus that causes AIDS. HIV can weaken the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight off infections and diseases. There is no cure for HIV, but there are medications that can help to control the virus and prevent it from progressing to AIDS.
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  HIV STI

STIs can be spread through vaginal, anal, and oral sex. They can also be spread through contact with infected bodily fluids, such as semen, vaginal fluid, or blood.

If you think you might have an STI, it is important to see a doctor or other healthcare provider right away. Early diagnosis and treatment can help to prevent complications and stop the spread of infection to others.

Here are some ways to protect yourself from STIs:

• Get vaccinated: There are vaccines available for HPV and hepatitis B, which can help to protect you from these STIs.
• Use condoms: Condoms are the most effective way to prevent the spread of STIs.
• Limit your number of sexual partners: The fewer sexual partners you have, the lower your risk of getting an STI.
• Get tested regularly: If you are sexually active, it is important to get tested for STIs regularly.