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Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about syphilis. Find more questions and answers in Syphilis—CDC Fact Sheet and Syphilis MSM (Men Who Have Sex With Men)—CDC Fact Sheet.

• Syphilis is an STD that can have very serious complications when left untreated.
• Syphilis is easy to cure in its...

Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about pelvic inflammatory disease. Find more questions and answers in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)—CDC Fact Sheet.

• PID can lead to serious consequences in women, including difficulty getting pregnant.
• Untreated STDs can cause PID.
• You can...

For more questions and answers, view Genital HPV Infection—Fact Sheet.

• HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States.
• There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers.
• Some health effects caused by HPV...

Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about genital herpes. Find more questions and answers in Genital Herpes—CDC Fact Sheet.

• Genital herpes is a common STD, and most people with genital herpes infection do not know they have it.
• You can get genital herpes from an infected partner, even...

Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about gonorrhea. Find more questions and answers in Gonorrhea—CDC Fact Sheet.

• Anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea.
• Gonorrhea can be cured with the right medication.
• Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious health problems in both women and...

Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about chlamydia. Find more questions and answers in Chlamydia—CDC Fact Sheet.

• Most people who have chlamydia don’t know it since the disease often has no symptoms.
• Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STD in the United States.
• Sexually active...