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Infections: Bacterial Infections, General | Specific Bacterial Infections: A-H, I-Q, R-Z | Fungal Infections (Mycoses) | Parasitic Infections | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Viral Infections, General | Specific Viral Infections: A-L, M-Z | Zoonotic Diseases

Other Topics: General Information | Healthcare-Associated Infections | Immunization/Vaccination | Travelers' Health

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

(Jump to: General Information | Testing Information | AIDS | Chancroid | Chlamydia | Crabs | Cytomegalovirus | Genital Warts | Gonorrhea | Hepatitis | Herpes | Human Papillomavirus | Molluscum Contagiosum | Nongonococcal Urethritis | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | Scabies | Syphilis | Trichomoniasis | Vaginitis )

General Information
STIs: Common Symptoms & Tips on Prevention:American Academy of Family Physicians
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy:March of Dimes
STDs and Pregnancy:CDC
STD Information (for Women Who Have Sex With Women):LesbianSTD
Talking to Your Child About STDs:Nemours Foundation
About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs):Nemours Foundation [for Teens]
Everything You Need to Know About STD : An Introduction for Teens:netlibrary
Sexual Health : Questions You Have--Answers You Need:netlibrary
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines 2006:CDC
Sexually Transmitted Diseases:MedlinePlus

Testing Information
STD Testing: What to Know Before Your Appointment:Mayo Clinic
Home-Use Tests: Hepatitis C:FDA
See also Immune System, Testing for HIV

AIDS
See Immune System, HIV & AIDS

Chancroid
Chancroid:American Social Health Association

Chlamydia
Chlamydia:American Social Health Association
Chlamydia:NIAID
Chlamydia:UpToDate Patient Information
Chlamydia:CDC
Chlamydia Infections:MedlinePlus

Crabs (Pubic Lice)
See Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases, Parasitic Skin Infections

Cytomegalovirus
See Viral Infections

Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea:American Social Health Association
Gonorrhea:NIAID
Gonorrhea:UpToDate Patient Information
Gonorrhea:CDC

Hepatitis
See Digestive System, Hepatitis

Herpes Simplex (Genital Herpes)
Herpes:American Social Health Association
Herpes Simplex:American Academy of Dermatology
Genital Herpes:NIAID
Genital Herpes: The Facts:International Herpes Management Forum
Treatment Options for Genital Herpes:International Herpes Management Forum
Genital Herpes and Pregnancy:March of Dimes
Genital Herpes:UpToDate Patient Information
Genital Herpes:CDC
Understanding Herpes:netlibrary
Herpes Simplex:MedlinePlus

Human Papillomavirus and Genital Warts
General Information
Human Papillomavirus and Genital Warts:NIAID
Learn About HPV:American Social Health Association
Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Q & A:National Cancer Institute
Genital Warts:American Academy of Dermatology
Condyloma (Genital Warts) in Women:UpToDate Patient Information
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection :CDC
Genital Warts:MedlinePlus
HPV:MedlinePlus
HPV Vaccination
FAQ About Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccines:American Cancer Society
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines for Cervical Cancer:National Cancer Institute
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine:UpToDate Patient Information
CDC’s Advisory Committee Recommends Human Papillomavirus Virus Vaccination:CDC

Molluscum Contagiosum
See Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases, Viral Skin Infections

Nongonococcal Urethritis
NGU (Nongonococcal Urethritis):American Social Health Association

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
See Women's Health, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Scabies
See Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases, Parasitic Skin Infections

Syphilis
Syphilis:NIAID
Syphilis:American Social Health Association
Syphilis:CDC

Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis:NIAID
Trichomoniasis:CDC
Trichomoniasis:MedlinePlus

Vaginitis
See Women's Health, Vaginal Infections

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