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Teens make up about one quarter of the 12 million cases of STD cases reported annually.
Sexually transmitted diseases are diseases or infections that can pass from human to human by means of sexual contact. One in four sexually active teens contract a STD. Treatment for many STD diseases and infections are limited and often not a cure, just a temporary fix.
Some Common STDs:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis B
- Herpes
- HIV/AIDS
- Human Papalloma Virus
- Syphilis
- Candidiasis
Other STDs:
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Chancroid
- Granuloma Inguinale
- Lymphogranloma Venereum
- Mucopurulent Cervicitis
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Nongonococcal Urethritis
- Trichomoniasis
Results of STDs:
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Cervical Cancer
- Infertility
- Painful Death
(Source: Contraceptive Technology, RA Hatcher et al, 1994)