Common STDs
HIV/AIDS
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is caused by a virus called Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV. White blood cells are part of the body’s defense (immune) system……
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum. The first symptom is a painless, round, red sore that appears 10-90 days after infection anywhere…..
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects the reproductive tract, and can also affect the mucous membranes of the mouth……
Herpes
Herpes is an STI caused by two types of viruses. The viruses are called herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1 or oral herpes) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2 or genital herpes). This virus affects……
Genital Warts
Genital Warts, caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), usually affects the surface of genital area. Although the skin surface would appear to be healed, yet the disease can remain latent in the nerve……
Chlamydia

