List_of_sexually_transmitted_infections_by_prevalence

List of sexually transmitted infections by prevalence

List of sexually transmitted infections by prevalence

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are commonly spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex and oral sex.[1][2] The most prevalent STIs may be carried by a significant fraction of the human population.

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