Dr. Reeja Tharu
Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
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Last Updated on Jan 25, 2016
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Glossary

Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Diseases that are procured during sexual contact with infected person

Blisters: Collection of fluid in small pockets under skin

Malaise: General discomfort or feeling feverish

Meningitis: Bacterial infection of the covering of the brain

Encephalitis: Viral infection of the brain causing inflammation
Published on Mar 31, 2011
Last Updated on Jan 25, 2016

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juliarix Friday, April 1, 2011

About 16 percent of Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 are infected with genital herpes, making it one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, U.S. health officials said. Maybe this is the reason that why there are more than 680,000 members on the STD dating site positive-single. com. Hope all the people take care and find love.

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