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CHLAMYDIA

By Joseph Hazan,M.D., FACOG

It is the most frequently reported STD and

there are 2.5 million new cases in the US every year.

This STD is most common in persons under 25

and is transmitted during any type of sexual interaction.

Usually there is no sign of infection.

It can infect the newborn as […]

By Joseph Hazan,M.D.,FACOG

STDs are sexually transmitted diseases.

The terms STIs (sexually transmitted infections) or

VD (venereal disease) are also used.

In addition to HIV/AIDS, HPV

(human papilloma virus),

LGV (lymphogranuloma venereum),

GI 9granuloma inguinale),MC (molluscum contagiosum),

PL (pubic lice), GH (genital herpes),

Lues (syphilis), Chlamydia, Gonorrhea,

Trichomonas are STIs (STDs).

Two months ago […]