Explain What STDs Are and Identify the Various Causes of Five

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Essay

Explain what STDs are and identify the various causes of five of the most prevalent STDs. Also, briefly discuss which STDs can and cannot be treated or cured.

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Definitions:

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, often resulting in infections of the genital tract, rectum, and throat.

Urinary Tract Infections

Infections that occur in any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra, often causing pain and urgency in urination.

Premenstrual Syndrome

A group of symptoms that occur in women, typically between ovulation and a period, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability, and depression.

Pregnancy

The condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body, typically lasting about 40 weeks in humans.