<unk> s (or<unk> s) are bacterial, viral, fungal, or protozoal infections that are<unk>  via sexual contact. Sexual contact may entail non-penetrative contact of the genitalia, performing or receiving oral sex (cunnilingus, anilingus, or fellatio), and insertive or receptive vaginal or anal sexual intercourse.<unk><unk>  infections may have a variety of clinical presentations including dermatological manifestations, generalized symptoms, or urogenital tract symptoms such as discharge and dysuria. Some infectious agents may be<unk>  primarily through sexual contact while others may less frequently be<unk> <unk> .
The CDC reported updated Surveillance data on<unk> s from 2018 in the United States, which included chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Complications of<unk> s depend on the causative pathogen and may range from genital or oral pruritis and discomfort to more serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory<unk> , primary CNS lymphoma, cervical cancer, as well as cardiac and neurological complications. If left untreated, some<unk> s may progress to septic shock and death.
Most<unk> s have well-established risk factors and preventative measures. If followed appropriately, most<unk>  transmissions can be avoided.
Sexually transmitted disease
Blood-borne disease
Opportunistic infection
Spontaneous process
Neurodegenerative disease
Congenital abnormality
Infectious disease
Bacterial disease