HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a viral infection that weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to other infections, including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). There is a strong interconnection between HIV and other STDs due to shared risk factors and transmission routes. Engaging in unprotected sexual activity, such as unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex,
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What is congenital syphilis? Congenital Syphilis is when your baby is born infected with syphilis. The only way your baby can get congenital syphilis is if you have syphilis and pass it to your baby. Most of the time, syphilis is passed from mom to baby during pregnancy, but it can happen during vaginal birth if
Syphillis is a bacterial infection typically spread by sexual contact, and particularly during unprotected sex. While syphilis can be easily treated with antibiotics in its early stages, it can harm the body and result in serious complications if left untreated. There are four stages of syphilis. The first is primary syphilis, which is a stage