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Sexually Transmitted Disease (view source)
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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, but they are not 100% effective.
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.
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.
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.
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
Many STDs are curable; many are not. For further information, please consult a physician.
Many STDs are curable; many are not. For further information, please consult a physician.