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Symptoms of Common STDs

By , About.com Guide

Updated October 24, 2011

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Sexually transmitted diseases have a diverse list of causes and, as such, they also have a very varied set of symptoms. This is only further complicated by the fact that so many of the diseases start out having no symptoms at all. This article will review the signs and symptoms of some common STDs. However, it is important to remember that the only person who can diagnose you with an STD is a health care professional. If you may be risk of disease, it is important to go see a doctor... whether you have STD symptoms or not.

Some common signs and symptoms of STDs, and the diseases they are most commonly associated with, are:


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