Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is an infection which has been transmitted through sexual activity. Some well known examples of STIs are syphilis, AIDS, herpes, and gonorrhea. Doctors prefer the use of the term “STI” rather than Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), because it is possible for someone to be infected without showing signs of disease, which means that the infection can be passed along by people who are asymptomatic. An STI may be fungal, viral, bacterial, or parasitic. Many STIs can be passed through non-sexual contact, leading some medical professionals to call them Sexually Transmissible Infections, to remind people that there are numerous vectors for disease transmission, such as needlestick injuries and improper hygiene, among others. Generally, an STI is passed through direct body fluid contact, which means that the risk of contracting an STI can be greatly reduced with the use of barriers during sexual contact. For this reason, many health educators encourage the use of condoms.
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