Oral sex poses risks for spread of STDs

The Boston Globe;  February 18, 1999 ;     524 words ......everyone understands how sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spread. STDs are infections that are transmitted by any kind of sexual...definitely use a barrier to prevent transmission of STDs, which include HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). Some...

Beyond AIDS: Teenagers and STDs; What They Don't Know Is Frightening

The Washington Post;  March 23, 1999 ;     700+ words ......two dozen sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) other than AIDS -- and you realize how...is better than not wearing one, but some STDs can be acquired through body contact, without...seriously underestimated the occurrence of STDs other than HIV/AIDS and the chances for...

STDs and AIDS Information for Reproductive Health Clients.

Population Reports;  December 1, 1998 ;     504 words ......sexually transmitted disease (STD). Some other STDs are trichomoniasis, chlamydia, gonorrhea...genital herpes. Clients need to know how STDs are spread and how to avoid them. Note...conditions limit their choice. How HIV and Other STDs Are Spread Explain these points to clients...

Survey Suggests Lack of Awareness Heightens Risk for Sexually Transmitted...

PR Newswire;  April 6, 2004 ;     700+ words ......preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) -- suggest that lack of awareness may put Americans at risk for contracting STDs. While an overwhelming majority surveyed...precautions to protect themselves against STDs, many people do not use protection on a...

Risk of STDs

Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me.;  March 19, 2006 ;     204 words ......false information and not being aware of STDs. People spread false information through...safer sex and would know the symptoms of STDs. Billions of dollars are spent on diagnosing and treating STDs each year. If more of this money was spent...

Report says Mass. STDs are going unreported

University Wire;  April 4, 2002 ;     700+ words ......according to the study, although the reporting of STDs is required by state law. The CDC examined gonorrhea...communities not realizing the widespread concern of STDs. People don't think STDs are as frequent and widespread as they are, she said...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) & sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Indian Journal of Medical Research;  April 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......transmission of HIV, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) seem to contribute significantly. Hence, the efforts...developing countries, both prevalence and incidence of STDs are very high. STDs impact women's health adversely for a variety of reasons...

Reducing the incidence of sexually transmitted disease through behavioural...

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality;  June 22, 1997 ;     700+ words ......of some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as chlamydia (e.g., Patrick, 1997...Canadians. The number of reported cases of STDs in Canada likely represents only a fraction...cases since many instances of reportable STDs go undetected, and some of the most common...

Sexually Transmitted Diseases: STDs.

Scholastic Choices;  September 1, 2001 ;     591 words ......by sexual activity. Depending on the type, STDs can result in mild illness, cancer, infertility...as 100 million Americans have an STD. Some STDs are curable; others are not. What are the most common STDs? Chlamydia: About 4 million people have chlamydia...

UCLA students focus attention on STDs

University Wire;  April 19, 2006 ;     666 words ......drawn to the prevention and treatment of STDs. An estimated 19 million new cases of sexually...genital warts may appear. As with most STDs, having multiple sexual partners increases...AIDS Project, said not getting tested for STDs regularly could present problems for women...

Teens are often misinformed about how STDs are spread

Post-Tribune (IN);  December 7, 2004 ;     527 words ......frequently have misconceptions about how STDs are spread," says Marshall Glover, director...teens feel invulnerable and assume that STDs only happen to others. The truth is that...don't have to worry." It is very common for STDs to produce no noticeable symptoms. For...

Family planning and STDs: how do they mix? (sexually transmitted diseases)

Population Reports;  June 1, 1993 ;     700+ words ......high-quality services without paying attention to STDs. Family planning providers need to tell...must make clear that people at risk for STDs should use condoms, whether or not they...an STD and, if possible, screen them for STDs. Those who have an STD or are at risk should...

Figure of STDs on Rise in China

Xinhua English Newswire;  March 3, 2000 ;     386 words ......spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), China's public health authority plans...health. More seriously, the outbreak of STDs will fan the flames for the spread of HIV...report released by the National Center for STDs and Leprosy Control. Of 800 employees of...

CONDOMS, TESTING PROTECT AGAINST STDS

The Boston Globe;  June 24, 2004 ;     636 words ......Unless you have both tested negative for all STDs and have not had sexual interaction with...else, you are at risk. Many people have STDs and are not aware of it because the symptoms...are covered or protected by the condom. STDs such as herpes sores and HPV warts may...

Report: Americans under 25 have 50-50 chance of getting STDs

University Wire;  March 2, 2004 ;     700+ words ......medical costs relating to the treatment of STDs that were contracted in 2000. "These numbers on the human and financial costs of STDs in youth should be a wake-up call for the...consensus about the scope and impact of STDs in U.S. adolescents and young adults ages...