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Sexually Transmitted Diseases commonly called STDs, are diseases that are spread by having sex with someone who has an STD. You can get a sexually transmitted disease from sexual activity that involves the mouth, anus, vagina, or penis. According to the American Social Health Association, 1 out of 4 teens in the United States become infected with an STD each year. By the age of 25, half of all sexually active young adults will get an STD. STDs are serious illnesses that require treatment. Some STDs, like HIV, can't be cured and are deadly. By learning more, you can find out ways to protect yourself from the following STDs. Genital herpes Human papilloma virus/Genital warts Hepatitis B Chlamydia Syphilis Gonorrhea ("Clap") Molluscum contagiosum Pubic lice Trichomoniasis (Trich) STD Causes and Risk Factors Three things cause sexually transmitted diseases: Parasites Bacteria Viruses If you're sexually active, there's a chance that you can catch an STD. That chanc...