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Venereal diseases which are commonly known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infectious diseases transmitted through sexual contact. It is also referred by the name reproductive tract infections (RTI). AIDS, Gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes and warts, chlamydiosis and hepatitis-B are few commonly known STDs. Bacteria, viruses, and parasites of different strain have contributed their shares. The majority of these diseases develop without showing any symptoms which increase the risk factors, especially in women. Risk factors include infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), abortions, ectopic pregnancies, and in worse conditions, it may even lead to cancer of the reproductive tract. Unusual discharges from genitals, genital ulcers, tumours, itching, etc. are few signs and symptoms of STDs.

Sexually transmitted diseases are the name given collectively to the diseases which spread sexually. However, every STD is not sexually transmitted; they can spread through non-sexual contact also. Non-contact modes include transfusion of contaminated blood and tissue, breastfeeding, sharing of syringes, etc. STDs like AIDS can be passed from the mother to her child during birth, or after birth through breastfeeding. Hence, proper diagnosis and treatment are necessary before its blowout. Medical field researchers have a solution for every STD, while hepatitis-B, genital herpes, and HIV infections stand out of the list. These diseases still baffle them.