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Parasitic & Fungal Diseases

Which STDs are caused by parasites and fungus? Is a yeast infection an STD? What is trichomoniasis? How do I deal with "crabs"?
Pubic Lice: An Overview
Crabs. Pubic Lice. Are you itching to understand?
Scabies: An Overview
Scabies is a contagious skin rash that is not always sexually transmitted.
Trichomoniasis
What is trichomoniasis? How is trichomoniasis spread? How is trichomoniasis treated? Does trichomoniasis have any long term side-effects? What does the Trichomonas vaginalis protozoa look like?
Vaginal Yeast Infections
Vaginal yeast infections aren't sexually transmitted diseases, but they are often mistaken for them.
Oral Thrush
Thrush, which is a yeast infection of the mouth, is the most common opportunistic infection seen in individuals with HIV/AIDS.
Scabies : From the ADAM Health Dictionary
An overview on scabies from the About.com health encyclopedia.

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