What Are the Different Types of Venereal Diseases?
Venereal diseases, called sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections caused by various bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The Centers for Disease Control reports that about 19 million new cases of STIs occur annually. Infections from venereal diseases can result in arthritic disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, infertility, cervical cancer, and transmission of infections from mother to infant.