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Every year, millions of people are exposed to a sexually transmitted disease. And many people who are sexually active often worry about being infected. In her comprehensive guide to STDs, Dr. Lisa Marr tells readers everything they need to know about avoiding, preventing, and treating these diseases.Complete and up-to-date, this book describes safer sex practices, testing protocols, and symptoms, and details commonly known treatments as well as significant...

During World War I, after an impulsive night with an infected soldier, Frieda Mintz, a seventeen-year-old Jewish girl, is sent to a makeshift detention center for medical treatment with other "charity girls" in similar circumstances.

Set on the streets of Lower Manhattan in 1871, "The Virgin Cure" is the story of Moth, a girl abandoned by her father and raised by a mother telling fortunes to the city's desperate women. One summer night, twelve-year-old Moth is pulled from her bed and sold as a servant to a finely dressed woman. It is this betrayal suffered at the hands of her own mother that changes her life forever. Knowing that her mother is so close while she is locked away...

Describes sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, and genital herpes, and discusses their medical dangers and where to get help.

Examines the history, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, as well as ongoing research for a cure.

In A-Z format, entries present material in clear, succinct language. They cover causes, cures, key research, medical terms, symptoms, treatments, trends, organizations, and agencies. Entries such as Kaposi's sarcoma, Psychiatric disorders, Shingles, and Tuberculosis deal with conditions peripherally associated with some STDs. Other articles giving helpful practical information are Condom, Insurance, Reporting and confidentiality, and Talking with...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are more common than many people might think - and not just among adults. Chlamydia remains the most frequently reported bacterial STD in the United States.

Explains what gonorrhea is, how you can get it and how it can be treated.

Discribes sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS syphilis, gonorrhea, and genital herpes, and discusses their medical dangers and where to get help.