Sexually Transmitted Infections

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CDC Statistics

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https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm

http://www.iwannaknow.org/statistics/

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gonorrhea

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Infections increased by 18.6 percent from 2016 to 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-complications/gonorrhea-in-pregnancy-9054/

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Possible Symptoms

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• Burning while urinating
• Discharge from penis
• Swollen and tender testicles
• Increase in vaginal discharge
• Irregular vaginal bleeding
• Anal itching
• Soreness of the anus (for both men and women)
• Bleeding from the anus (for both men and women)
• Painful bowel movements (for both men and women)

https://creakyjoints.org/education/what-is-gonococcal-arthritis/

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/08/world-may-soon-run-out-drugs-treat-gonorrhea

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It may be hard to tell STIs apart, testing is needed

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Chlamydia

Genital Herpes

https://www.healthline.com/health/std-pictures#blisters-bumps

HIV and Syphilis 

https://www.hiv.uw.edu/go/co-occurring-conditions/sexually-transmitted-diseases-infections/core-concept/all

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Local Resources

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https://www.almadartebio.org/health-page/las-cruces-nm-resources