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What is std? i don't understand.
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Sexually transmitted: An std is an infection transmitted by sexual contact, including vaginal, oral or anal intercourse. There are many std's, including viruses, bacteria, and even some parasites.
Answered 5/18/2016
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Infections that are: Spread through sexual contact. Examples: chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, mycoplasma genitalium, trichomoniasis, crabs/pubic lice, scabies, herpes, human papilloma virus (hpv), hepatis b, hepatitis c, hiv/aids, chlamydia, gonorrhea ; syphilis.
Answered 11/1/2016
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