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May 21, 2019 - 04:47 PM
An STI is a sexually transmitted infection, and an STD is a sexually transmitted disease.
STDs and STIs are often used interchangeably and as synonyms, but they technically mean different things.
An STI or (Sexually Transmitted Infection) means that an individual has an infection, but that it has not yet developed into a disease.
STDs on the other hand, means that the infection has progressed and in one way or another has altered the bodys natural functions or has caused a disruption of its natural state of being.
This means that from a medical perspective, that all STDs or (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) start out as STIs or (Sexually Transmitted Infections).
The usage of STI is becoming seemingly more preferred or common in the health/medical community thanks in part to a less negative stigma.
STDs and STIs are often used interchangeably and as synonyms, but they technically mean different things.
An STI or (Sexually Transmitted Infection) means that an individual has an infection, but that it has not yet developed into a disease.
STDs on the other hand, means that the infection has progressed and in one way or another has altered the bodys natural functions or has caused a disruption of its natural state of being.
This means that from a medical perspective, that all STDs or (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) start out as STIs or (Sexually Transmitted Infections).
The usage of STI is becoming seemingly more preferred or common in the health/medical community thanks in part to a less negative stigma.
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