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STD
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Symptoms in Females
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Symptoms in Males
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Chancroid
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Chancre-like ulcers in the genital region, usually on the
outer vaginal lips. Ulcers are sensitive to touch and may bleed if irritated.
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Chancre-like ulcers on the foreskin, shaft or head of the penis, or on the scrotum.
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Chlamydia
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Inflammation of the urethra or cervix resulting in slight vaginal discharge and/or a burning sensation during urination. Further infection may result in PID.*^
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A burning sensation during urination, penile discharge (NGU), and epididymitis : heavy sensation in the testicles, scrotal inflammation, and/or small hard swelling at the bottom of the testicle.*
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Genital Warts (Human Papilloma Virus)
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Cauliflower-like warts on the vulva, vaginal walls, or cervix.
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Cauliflower-like warts around the head or shaft of the penis or the scrotum.
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Gonorrhea
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Discharge from the cervix that is yellow-green in color and irritates the vulva; burning during urination from urethral infection; if untreated the infection may result in PID.*^
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Inflammation of the urethra (gonococcal urethritis) resulting in thick white or yellow-green discharge and burning sensations during urination.^
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Hepatitis
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Fever, fatigue, jaundice (yellowish skin or whites of the eyes), vomiting, or liver tenderness.*
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Fever, fatigue, jaundice (yellowish skin or whites of the eyes), vomiting, or liver tenderness.*
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Herpes
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Periodic outbreaks of small blisters, usually on vaginal lips, that last from 7-14 days; also, fever, painful urination, and headaches.
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Periodic outbreaks of small blisters, usually on the penis, that last from 7-14 days; also, fever, painful urination, and headaches.
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HIV/AIDS (Human Immune deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
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Swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, increased susceptibility to infectious diseases such as Herpes, HPV, cervical cancer, or PID.
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Swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, increased susceptibility to infectious diseases such as Herpes, HPV, or Kaposi’s sarcoma (a type of skin cancer).
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Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU)
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Does not occur in females.
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Thin discharge from the penis and burning sensations during urination.
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
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Chronic pelvic pain, nausea, fever, disruption of menstrual periods, vomiting, headaches.^
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Does not occur in males.
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Pubic Lice
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Itching in affected regions, visible lice or eggs.
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Itching in affected regions, visible lice or eggs.
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Scabies
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Small bumps and rash at infestation site, itching.
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Small bumps and rash at infestation site, itching.
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Syphilis
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Painless chancre on the cervix, vulva, or vaginal walls during initial phase. Later phases include a body rash, hair loss, heart and brain damage.
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Painless chancre on the penis or scrotum during initial phase. Later phases include a body rash, hair loss, heart and brain damage.
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Vaginitis
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Thick, white vaginal discharge, unpleasant smell, irritation of vaginal tissue, frequent painful urination, backache.
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Does not occur in males.
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