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Herpes sores blister, then burst, ooze, they may scab, and will then heal. Sores may be confused with acne, fungal infections, and ingrown hairs.


Millions of people are diagnosed with at least one sexually transmitted disease (STD), or infection (STI) in the United States each year.


A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.


Discharge may not be normal, and could mean an infection or an STD, especially with burning, pain, itching or urinary frequency.


Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious. Treatment is usually for possible infection or to manage symptoms.


Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex. Condoms greatly reduce the chances of transmission, but do not eliminate them.


Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is short-term antiretroviral medication that may help prevent HIV infection if taken shortly after exposure.


The CDC recommends that everyone test at least once, and you should test more often if you have multiple sex partners or use needles for drug use.


Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, consistency and amount. If there is a change in the discharge, an infection may be present.


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