Briefly describe sexually transmitted infections.
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases that are contracted primarily through sexual contact. This contact is not limited to vaginal intercourse but includes oral-genital and anal-genital contact as well. STIs are an increasing health problem. Among the main STIs adolescents can get are bacterial infections (such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia), and STIs caused by viruses-genital herpes, genital warts, and AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
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