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Young Adults Abstinence Education Materials
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Kansas Abstinence Network  

What is a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
It is an infection or disease passed from person to person through sexual contact.
There are over 25 bacterial and viral sexually transmitted diseases (STD).  Since the 1960’s when only two infections (Syphilis and Gonorrhea) were of concern the problems associated with sexual activity outside of marriage has reached epidemic proportions. The adolescent and young adult age groups (ages 15-24) are most affected.

Bacterial infections are curable when adequately treated.  Viral infections are generally incurable but may have symptoms treated as they reoccur.  Parasite infections may reoccur with each exposure.

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The primary resource for information in this section has been found on websites of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

www.cdc.gov/std  www.womenshealth.gov/faq/stdsgen.htm

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“The surest way to avoid transmission of sexually transmitted diseases is to abstain from sexual intercourse, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and you know is uninfected.”

(Fact Sheet for Public Health Personnel: Male Latex Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.)