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== Prevention ==
== Prevention ==
STDs are most easily prevented through abstinence from sexual contact. Latex [[condom|condoms]] can prevent against many, but not all, STDs, and are not completely effective.
STDs are most easily prevented through abstinence from sexual contact.
Latex [[condom|condoms]] provide protection against many STDs (including HIV), but not all (such as public lice), they are ineffective when not properly used or in the case of a rupture.
Vaccines are not widely available for STDs. An [[HPV vaccine]] has recently been released for protection against certain, but not all, strains of HPV.
Vaccines are not widely available for STDs. An [[HPV vaccine]] has recently been released for protection against certain, but not all, strains of HPV.
People who have been sexually active before marriage can transmit their sexual diseases to their partner after marriage, therefore failure to use proper protection with a spouse can still lead to infection. Additionally many STDs can be transmitted to unborn children.
People who have been sexually active before marriage can transmit their sexual diseases to their partner after marriage, therefore failure to use proper protection with a spouse can still lead to infection. Additionally many STDs can be transmitted to unborn children.
It must be noted that although abstinence until marriage greatly reduces the chance of contracting STDs, it does not eliminate the risk entirely.
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==