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... Jones Megan Hinman
December 14, 2003
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Say you have two hard drive disks for your computer. ... It is hard to tell who is and who is not infected with a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). ... Sexually transmitted diseases are diseases that are spread through sexual contact. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are over 15 million cases of sexually transmitted disease cases reported annually. ... Everyone who is sexually active has a chance of getting an STD. ... Here are some descriptions of some of the most popular STDs and how they are transmitted, prevented and treated. ...
Prevention: Latex condoms can reduce but not eliminate the risk of contracting the disease. ...
Syphilis
Type: Bacterial
Modes of Transmission: Syphilis can be transmitted mostly through any kind of sex such as anal, vaginal, and oral. ... It can even cause you to get a heart disease. ... The best way to keep yourself safe if you a sexually active is to get you and your partner tested. ...
Prevention: Condoms provide almost no protection against contracting the disease during sex. ...
Possible Consequences for the Infected Person: Untreated in women, the disease is a big cause of pelvic inflammatory disease.
Approximate Word count = 1217 Approximate Pages = 4.9 (250 words per page double spaced)
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