| Abstract: | Brief summaries of the rate of infection and symptoms are provided for the following major sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): herpes simplex virus type 2, human papilloma viruses, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, and syphilis. Because STDs increase susceptibility to HIV and other serious complications, HIV educators are advised to counsel patients on the risks of STD exposure and infection. The rates by which some STDs increase the risk of infection with HIV are also provided. |
