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HIV is transmitted through contact with specific bodily fluids from a person who has a detectable viral load. Understanding exactly how this happens — and how it doesn’t — can clear up a lot of uncertainty. If you’ve had a potential exposure or you’re simply trying to understand your situation better, this page walks through

The herpes transmission rate is something a lot of people want to understand clearly — not as a source of worry, but as a way to make sense of their situation. Whether you’ve had a potential exposure, you’re in a relationship with someone who has herpes, or you’re just curious about the numbers, the actual

STD transmission refers to the ways sexually transmitted infections pass from one person to another. Most STDs spread through sexual contact — vaginal, anal, or oral sex — but some can also pass through skin-to-skin contact, blood, or other routes. Understanding how transmission works can help you make sense of your exposure history and decide

Chlamydia is one of the most common bacterial STDs in the United States, yet many people aren’t fully sure how it spreads. Understanding how chlamydia is transmitted helps you make sense of your own situation — whether you’re trying to figure out a possible exposure or just want clearer information. This page walks through exactly

Syphilis is transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact with a syphilis sore during sexual activity. The bacterium Treponema pallidum passes between people when mucous membranes or broken skin touch an active sore. Understanding how syphilis transmission works can help you figure out whether testing makes sense for your situation. For broader context on , that guide

Some STDs produce symptoms that feel a lot like the flu — fever, fatigue, body aches, swollen lymph nodes, and sore throat. These flu-like symptoms can appear in the early stages of several STDs, which makes them easy to mistake for a seasonal illness. Understanding which STDs can cause these symptoms, and when they tend