Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Diseases that are carried by sexual contact are known as sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. The most common STD in North America is chlamydial disease. In men it causes an infection in the urethra. Women get a cervical infection and inflammation of the uterine tubes. If untreated they can cause sterility. Some other common STDs are herpes, gonorrhea and syphilis. [CG] {NR}