Information about STDs from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections you can get by having sex with someone who has an infection other types of sex. STDs can be caused by viruses or bacteria You've probably heard lots of discouraging news about sexually transmitted diseases. The good news is that STDs can be prevented. For information about how to protect yourself, read this article. Sexually transmitted diseases - also known as STDs and once called venereal diseases or VD - are infectious person though intimate contact. STDs affect guys and girls of all ages Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted through close, intimate and sexual contact. More than 30 individual STDs have been identified. STDs were once known universally as venereal diseases (VD). person primarily through sexual contact. STDs can be painful, irritating, debilitating, and life Incidence and Prevalence. STDs occur most commonly in sexually active teenagers and You've probably heard lots of discouraging news about sexually transmitted diseases. The good news is that STDs can be prevented. For information about how to protect yourself, read this article. Sexually transmitted diseases - also known as STDs and once called venereal diseases or VD - are infectious person though intimate contact. STDs affect guys and girls of all ages Prevent STDs Among MSM - Four division 'Dear Colleague' letter, online resources, and downloadable pocket the Hidden Epidemics, Trends in STDs in the United States 2000 - Published