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Can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, and ectopic pregnancy in women if left untreated.
Increases the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV.
Gonorrhea:
Common bacterial STI, often asymptomatic or presents with mild symptoms.
Can lead to PID, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy in women, and epididymitis in men, which can cause infertility.
Increases the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV.
Trichomoniasis:
Most common curable STI caused by a protozoan parasite.
Can cause inflammation, discomfort, and increase the risk of acquiring or transmitting other STIs, including HIV.
Pregnant women with trichomoniasis are at higher risk of premature birth and low birth weight infants.
HIV:
Human immunodeficiency virus attacks the immune system, leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if left untreated.
Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve life expectancy and quality of life.
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