What is herpes? Herpes is an infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpes can appear in various parts of…
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected.…
What is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). and an infection caused by a sexually transmitted bacterium that…
What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). This STI causes herpetic sores, which are painful…
What is congenital syphilis? Congenital Syphilis is when your baby is born infected with syphilis. The only way your baby…
What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. People who have chlamydia often don’t…
“STD” stands for sexually transmitted disease, while “STI” is short for sexually transmitted infection. You probably already knew that, and…
Syphilis Syphilis is a common bacterial infection that’s spread through sex. Syphilis is easily cured with antibiotic medicine, but it…
What are condoms? Condoms are protective barriers that fit over a penis or other phallic-shaped object. When used properly, condoms…