STD

What Does STD Mean in a Text?

The abbreviation STD means "Sexually Transmitted Disease."

STDs are infections that are predominantly passed on through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal and oral sex. Some STDs can also be transmitted from mother-to-child during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.

More than 1 million STDs are acquired every day worldwide, the majority of which are asymptomatic (i.e., the infected person has no symptoms at the time).

Common STDs include: chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital warts, genital herpes, pubic lice, scabies, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and human papillomavirus (HPV).

STDs are also commonly known as STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections).

Check out the CDC fact sheet on staying healthy and preventing STDs.

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meaning of STD

"Sexually Transmitted Disease"

Summary of Key Points

"Sexually Transmitted Disease" is the most common definition for STD on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
STD
Definition:Sexually Transmitted Disease
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2

2: Quite easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

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