see Sexually transmitted idsesas (STD)

a communicable disease transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

Older public health term for "sexually transmitted disease." See "Sexually Transmitted Disease"

Any of several contagious diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts (HPV), hepatitis B, pubic lice, trichomoniasis and AIDS/HIV. Contracted through sexual intercourse (oral, vaginal, anal).

Term used to describe STIs (particularly syphilis) until the 1970s. The term is derived from the name of the Roman goddess of love, Venus, and the Latin word for desire.

An infection pertaining to or transmitted by sexual intercourse. Most common types of gonorrhea and syphilis. VD is readily treatable if medical help is sought early. It is a major cause of infertility in both men and women if allowed to go untreated.

A disease that is contracted and transmitted by sexual contact, caused by microorganisms that survive on the skin or mucus membranes, or that are transmitted via semen, vaginal secretions, or blood during intercourse. Because the genital areas provide a moist, warm environment that is especially conducive to the proliferation of bacteria, viruses, and yeasts, a great many diseases can be transmitted this way. They include AIDS, chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, syphilis, yeast infections, and some forms of hepatitis. Also known as a morbus venereus or sexually transmitted disease (STD). See: sexually transmitted diseases in men, sexually transmitted diseases in women

See sexually transmitted diseases (STD).

any disease that is usually spread through sexual intercourse or genital contact

know as VD, STD and STI, it's any infection that can be sexually transmitted, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, ureaplasma, and syphilis.

an infection spread by genital relations or contact.

Any infection pertaining to or transmitted by sexual intercourse. Also known as STD or sexually transmitted disease - most commonly gonorrhea , syphilis and chlamydia.

A disease transmitted primarily by sexual contact.

A sexually transmitted disease, traditionally refers to syphilis and gonorrhea. See STD. Usage note: this terminology has fallen out of favor; STD (sexually transmitted disease) is the more common term.

Any infectious social disease transmitted by sexual contact.

Any infection that can be sexually transmitted, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, ureaplasma, and syphilis. Many of these diseases will interfere with fertility and some will cause severe illness. See also PID.

Quaint generic term for sexually transmitted pestilences, dating to a time when the worst they could do was cause chancres and terminal insanity.