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FAQ009
What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are spread by sexual contact. Sexually transmitted diseases can cause severe damage to your bod...
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May 2011
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FAQ054
What is genital herpes?
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Genital herpes is probably best known for the sores and blisters it causes. These sores can appear around the lips, gen...
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May 2011
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FAQ088
Where is the vulva?
The outside of the female genital area is called the vulva. The outer lips of the vulva are called the labia majora. The inner lips are called the labia minora. The clitoris is at...
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May 2011
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FAQ077
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive organs. It is a common illness. Pelvic inflammatory disease is diagnosed in more than...
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May 2011
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FAQ050
How do urinary tract infections (UTIs) develop?
Most urinary tract infections start in the lower urinary tract, which is made up of the urethra and bladder. Bacteria from the bowel live on the skin n...
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May 2011
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FAQ028
What is vaginitis?
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina. As many as one third of women will have symptoms of vaginitis sometime during their lives. Vaginitis affects women of all ages but is mo...
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August 2011
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FAQ082
How does human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection occur?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) enters the bloodstream through certain body fluids—in most cases, blood or semen. Once in the blood, th...
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August 2011
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FAQ167
What is human papillomavirus (HPV)?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can be passed from person to person through skin-to-skin contact. More than 100 types of HPV have been found. About 30 o...
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August 2011
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FAQ105
What is group B streptococcus (GBS)?
Group B streptococcus is one of the many types of bacteria that live in the body and usually do not cause serious illness. It is found in the digestive, urinary, ...
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August 2011
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FAQ093
What is hepatitis B virus?
Hepatitis B virus is one of a number of hepatitis viruses that attack and damage the liver. Other types include hepatitis A, hepatitis C, and hepatitis D. The liver is an o...
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August 2011
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