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Remember, some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) cause no symptomsabsolutely
none! Even when symptoms do occur, they often go unrecognized. So you
can be infected and infect someone else without knowing it.
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However, there are some common signs to watch for. The symptoms listed below are
tric;ky, élsJbeyc_an;;h_oFllP a)1yWhereJrom two days to a couple of months after initial
exposure to the disease. Sometimes symptoms can show up as much as several years
after the initial STI infection. If you have any of these symptoms or think you have
been exposed to an STI, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
TAKE
NOTE OF ANY:
sores, bumps, or blisters
near the mouth or genitals
burning or pain-during urination or bowel movements
flu-like symptoms including fever, chills, and aches
swelling
in the groin area
FOR
FEMALES ONLY:
unusual odor or discharge from the vagina
pelvic pain
burning or itching around the vagina
unusual
bleeding
~pain during intercourse
increased severity of menstrual cramps or abnormal period
FOR
MALES ONLY:
discharge
from the penis
pain in the testicles
inflammation
or pain from the head of the penis
HRM VIDEO I
I PREVENTING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
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