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...), also known as '''Sexually Transmitted Diseases''' (STDs) or '''Venereal Diseases''' (VDs), are infections that are commonly spread by sexual activity, espec * Sexually Transmitted Diseases: /ˈsɛkʃuːəli trænsmɪtɪd dɪziːz/

== VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) == '''VDRL''' ({{IPA|ˈviːˈdiːˈɑːrˈɛl}}), or '''Venereal Disease Research Laboratory''', is a [[blood test]] used to screen for [[sy

...). The test was developed by the [[United States Public Health Service]]'s Venereal Disease Research Laboratory, from which it derives its name. ...the Roman goddess of love, reflecting the historical association of these diseases with sexual activity.

...), also known as '''Sexually Transmitted Diseases''' (STDs) or '''Venereal Diseases''' (VDs) (/sɛkʃuːəli trænsmɪtɪd ɪnfɛkʃənz/), are infections that ...-to-person sexual contact. There are more than 20 types of STIs. The term "Venereal Disease" was used historically, derived from Venus, the Roman goddess of lo

...ine that is concerned with the study and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. The term is derived from Venus, the Roman goddess of love, and the Greek w The study of venereal diseases dates back to ancient times, but the term "venereology" was first used in t

...e genitalia. This condition is often associated with advanced or neglected venereal disease, particularly [[lymphogranuloma venereum]] and [[donovanosis]]. ..., may be performed to confirm the diagnosis and to identify the underlying venereal disease.

...al in implementing measures to reduce the spread of [[sexually transmitted diseases]] among soldiers. ...actic kit, which was distributed to soldiers to protect them from venereal diseases.

Transmitted Diseases (STDs). ...also known as '''Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)''' or '''Venereal Diseases (VDs)''', are infections that are commonly spread by sexual activity, espec

* [[Cancer]]: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. * [[Canine transmissible venereal tumour]]: A sexually transmitted cancer that affects dogs.

...clerosis]] - the most common of a group of disorders known as motor neuron diseases, in which the nerves in the brain that control the movement of muscles dege ...ble for diphtheria, dysentery, tetanus, and tuberculosis, as well as other diseases