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Diseases and Related Conditions

BVBacterial Vaginosis (BV)
chlamydiaChlamydia
gonorrheaGonorrhea
genital herpesGenital Herpes

HIV and STDsHIV/AIDS & STDs
HPVHuman Papillomavirus (HPV)
MgenMycoplasma genitalium (Mgen)
PIDPelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

syphilisSyphilis
trichomoniasisTrichomoniasis
infertilitySTDs & Infertility
otherOther Diseases and Conditions

STDs – also known as STIs - are very common. All are preventable; many are curable.
Diseases and Related Conditions

BVBacterial Vaginosis (BV)
chlamydiaChlamydia
gonorrheaGonorrhea
genital herpesGenital Herpes
HIV and STDsHIV/AIDS & STDs
HPVHuman Papillomavirus (HPV)

MgenMycoplasma genitalium (Mgen)
PIDPelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
syphilisSyphilis
trichomoniasisTrichomoniasis
infertilitySTDs & Infertility
otherOther Diseases and Conditions

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Last Reviewed: July 7, 2023
Source: Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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