Topic: Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ar

Topic: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ar

Topic: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health challenge in the United States with more than 20 million new infections each year. This number has been increasing each year since 2014. One in five Americans have an STI. In the healthcare field, you will encounter many individuals with an STI.
Pick one STI and answer the following questions.
What type of microbe is this STI?
How common is this STI?
What are the main symptoms?
What treatment is available?
Can this STI lead to long-term damage? If so, what damage can occur?