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Are sexually transmitted disease curable?: Some not all. Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are bacterial and is generally curable with a single-dose regimen of antibiotics. Same goes for trichomoniasis which is a parasitic STI. While herpes and HIV aren't curable but there is medications that are antivirals which can modulate the course of the disease.

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1. Are sexually transmitted disease curable?: Some not all. Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are bacterial and is generally curable with a single-dose regimen of antibiotics. Same goes for trichomoniasis which is a parasitic STI. While herpes and HIV aren't curable but there is medications that are antivirals which can modulate the course of the disease.

2. How can you prevent sexually transmitted diseases?

Abstinence (Not having sex)
Vaccination (This can prevent Hep B and HPV)
Reduce number of sex partners
Mutual monogamy (agree to be sexually active with 1 person, same goes for your partner)
Use condoms (every time you have anal, vaginal or oral sex)

3. Can you get an STD with oral sex?

Yes, it is possible to contract any of the following std's

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
HIV
Trichomoniasis