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Unveiling the Sexually Transmitted Infections

INTRODUCTION  The major public health concern around the world are that of Sexually Transmitted Infections which affects millions of people every year. They are the infections which spreads mainly due to sexual contact( vaginal or anal) and oral sex. Such kind of infections have a wide range of health problems ranging from mild symptoms to severe complications and can prove to be fatal if left untreated. According to an estimation of World Health Organization (WHO),around 376 million new cases of STIs are recorded across the globe in 2016,which includes Chlamydia,Gonorrhea,Syphilis and Trichomoniasis being the most common ones.The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that in United States alone over 20 million of cases of STIs are recorded each year with young people and certain racial and ethnic groups being disproportionately affected. These conditions can cause serious if left untreated including infertility,chronic pain and increased risk of HIV trans...