Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Hardcover)

Sexually transmitted diseases are among the most common infectious diseases occurring in the United States today. This book describes the various diseases that can be transmitted through sexual contact, how they are contracted, how to recognize the symptoms, and how they are treated. It discusses which STDs are most common, how they can be prevented, what happens if they're not treated, and living with chronic STDs. It also addresses various social issues surrounding sexually transmitted diseases.