Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)-Introduction and Classification
29 Nov
Posted by Dr Shihaan as STD's-Sexual Transmitted Diseases
Definition of sexual transmitted diseases:
The sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are a group of communicable diseases which are transmitted predominantly by sexual contact and caused by a wide range of bacterial,viral, protozoal, fungal and ectoparasites.
Individuals at high risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases:
Prostitues and their clients
Homosexual men
Person’s involved in the use of illicit drugs such as… [...]
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