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Sexually transmitted diseases
(STD's) are infections you can may by having sex with someone who has an STD.
If you have sex just once with an infected partner, you can become infected whether the
sex is genital, oral, or anal. You often will not be able to tell if your partner
has an STD, because sometimes there are no visible warning signs. |
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Some STDs leave women unable to have children. Some
may kill you or have long-term effects on your health. If a woman is
pregnant, and has an STD, she and her developing baby may both be affected. |
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People who have sex can protect themselves by taking the following
precautions: |
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- Don't treat sex
casually
- Have only one sex
partner
- Don't use drugs
- Always use a
condom correctly
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The
Baker County Health Department has specially trained nurses and physicians to
examine, diagnose, and treat both men and women. Early diagnosis and
treatment is the best way to decrease complications and in many cases
obtain a
complete cure. STD examinations are by appointment any day of the
week. |
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The
most common symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases are genital burning, itching, and discharge. Whenever symptoms appear that may indicate a
sexually transmitted disease, contact your health care provider right
away. |
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