Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are commonly spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex and oral sex. STIs often do not initially cause symptoms, which results in a greater risk of passing the disease on to others. Symptoms and signs of STIs may include vaginal discharge, penile discharge, ulcers on or around the genitals, and pelvic pain. STIs can be transmitted to an infant before or during childbirth, which may result in poor outcomes for the infant. Some STIs can cause infertility.More than 30 different bacteria, viruses, and …

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WHO: World Health Organization · 15 November 2024 English

ix, 33 p.

Initiative (MARPI) Clinic and the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Clinic. All sites are in Kampala


World Bank Group · 13 November 2024 English

Social Impact Assessment STDs Sexually Transmitted Diseases STI Sexually Transmitted Infections


World Bank Group · 11 November 2024 French

exploitation and abuse; - Prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections and


World Bank Group · 8 November 2024 English

increase the risk of communicable and sexually transmitted diseases. Poor working environments, including


IADB: Inter-American Development Bank · 4 November 2024 English

This study investigates the effect of a large-scale comprehensive intervention in Costa Rica aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy among the poorest districts by integrating reproductive health services into the national …

contraceptive methods, diagnosis or history of sexually transmitted diseases and prior pregnancies among others


World Bank Group · 29 October 2024 English

2.5 Infectious Diseases Impact A. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs including HIV and AIDs) The influx


UN: The United Nations · 22 October 2024 English

9 p.

methods of prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and infections, such as HIV, within


World Bank Group · 18 October 2024 English

children, to communicable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, as well as SEA/SH risks. Other risks


World Bank Group · 16 October 2024 English

work-related health risks; HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases; excessive noise and dust levels, potential


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