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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. Epidemiology of syphilis - Wikipedia

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    More than 60% of cases are in men who have sex with men. [19] It occurs most commonly in those between 15 and 40 years of age. [20] In the United States, rates of syphilis as of 2007 were six times greater in men than women while they were nearly equal in 1997. [21] Rates are also greater in African Americans and Hispanics than in Caucasians. [21]

  4. Sexually transmitted infection - Wikipedia

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    CDC Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010; STD photo library Archived 21 July 2010 at the Wayback Machine at Dermnet; UNFPA: Breaking the Cycle of Sexually Transmitted Infections at UNFPA; STDs In Color: Sexually Transmitted Disease Facts and Photos; CDC: Sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. STI Watch: World Health ...

  5. Syphilis and other STDs are on the rise. States lost ... - AOL

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    The post Syphilis and other STDs are on the rise. States lost millions of dollars to fight and treat them appeared first on TheGrio. After reaching a low point in 2000, syphilis infections have ...

  6. 2 SC cities have among highest STD rates in the US for 2024 ...

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    Two South Carolina cities are struggling with sexually transmitted diseases in 2024, but not as badly as last year, a new study shows. The city of Columbia ranked 21st on the list of the top 100 U ...

  7. Gonorrhea - Wikipedia

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    This occurs in between 0.6 and 3% of infected women and 0.4 and 0.7% of infected men. [19] In men, inflammation of the epididymis, prostate gland, and urethra can result from untreated gonorrhea. [70] In women, the most common result of untreated gonorrhea is pelvic inflammatory disease.

  8. Philly is an STD hot spot, CDC says. Where are infection ...

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    Philadelphia ranks fifth on the list of the top 100 U.S. cities with the highest rates of STDs in 2022, according to CDC data. Philly is an STD hot spot, CDC says. Where are infection rates high ...

  9. Category : Sexually transmitted diseases and infections

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