Question

What are sexually transmitted infections?

Answer 1

Sexually transmitted diseasesare infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites, yeast, and viruses.

People can transmit microorganisms that inhabit the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals. Infectious organisms can also move between people in semen, vaginal secretions, or blood during sexual intercourse.

Examples:

Genital herpes

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

HIV/AIDS

HPV

Trichomoniasis

Syphilis

Human papillomavirus