The word pandemic, as used in medical circles, describes the occurrence of a worldwide disease condition. Readers will be familiar with the recent viral pandemic, which hopefully is on its
The word pandemic, as used in medical circles, describes the occurrence of a worldwide disease condition. Readers will be familiar with the recent viral pandemic, which hopefully is on its
A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is a disease that is primarily spread through sexual contact. The term STD might be used interchangeably with sexually transmitted infection (STI). For those who
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs, formerly called sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs), are primarily spread through various types of sexual contact. In the United States, one in five people have an