Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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• Bacterial Vaginosis

  BV is the most common vaginal infection. Although it's a mild infection, it can cause serious problems if it's not treated. Find out how to recognize BV and what to do about it in this article for teens.

• Finding Low-Cost Medical Care

  If you need medical care but don't think you can afford it, you're not alone. Get tips on finding low-cost or free care in this article for teens.

• Molluscum Contagiosum

  The name sounds dramatic, like a Harry Potter spell. Luckily, molluscum contagiosum isn't a big deal. Find out what to do about it in this article for teens.

• Hepatitis B (HBV)

  Hepatitis B can move from one person to another through blood and other bodily fluids. For this reason, people usually get it through unprotected sex or by sharing needles.

• HIV Testing Resources

  Often the only way to know if someone is infected with HIV is through testing. Here are the facts on what's involved in getting tested — and who should get tested for HIV and why.

• How Do People Get AIDS?

  AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a disease where the body is unable to fight off many infectious diseases as it normally could. Find out how AIDS is spread and how to protect yourself against it.

• Hepatitis

  Hepatitis, an infectious liver disease, is more contagious than HIV, and just like HIV, there is no cure. Find out how to protect yourself.

• HIV and AIDS

  There is no cure for AIDS, which is why prevention is so important. Get the facts on HIV/AIDS, as well as how it affects the body and is treated, in this article.

• Gonorrhea

  Gonorrhea can be very dangerous if it is left untreated, even in someone who has mild or no symptoms. For information about how to protect yourself, read this article.

• Genital Warts (HPV)

  You've probably heard lots about sexually transmitted diseases. The good news is that STDs can be prevented. For information on how to protect yourself and how to treat genital warts, read this article.

• Genital Herpes

  You've probably heard lots of discouraging news about sexually transmitted diseases. The good news is that STDs can be prevented. Read about how to protect yourself.

• Trichomoniasis

  You've probably heard lots of discouraging news about sexually transmitted diseases. The good news is that STDs can be prevented. Read about how to protect yourself.

• Chlamydia

  Chlamydia is an STD that often has no symptoms, so lots of people can have it and not know it. Read this article to learn how to protect yourself.

• Syphilis

  You've probably heard lots of discouraging news about sexually transmitted diseases. The good news is that STDs can be prevented. Read this article to learn how to protect yourself.

• About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

  You've probably heard lots of discouraging news about sexually transmitted diseases. The good news is that STDs can be prevented. Find out how to protect yourself.

• Pubic Lice (Crabs)

  Pubic lice, or "crabs," are tiny insects that can crawl from the pubic hair of one person to another during sex. Read about symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

  Pelvic inflammatory disease, sometimes called PID, is an infection of the fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, or ovaries. Learn how to protect yourself.