Condition Article

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are passed from person to person during sexual contact. Testing, vaccines, and prevention behaviors can lower your risk.

Infectious DiseaseReproductive

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Definition

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are passed from person to person during sexual contact. Testing, vaccines, and prevention behaviors can lower your risk.

Concept record

Canonical title: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Alphabetical key: S
Category: Infectious Disease
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Sexually transmitted diseases, STDs, STIs, Venereal disease
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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