RT Book, Section A1 Madden, Kristin A1 Reed-Maldonado, Amanda B. A1 Krieger, John N. A2 McAninch, Jack W. A2 Lue, Tom F. SR Print(0) ID 1171179584 T1 Sexually Transmitted Infections T2 Smith & Tanagho's General Urology, 19e YR 2020 FD 2020 PB McGraw Hill PP New York, NY SN 9781259834332 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1171179584 RD 2024/03/28 AB A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is any infection that is acquired through sexual contact. There are more than 25 infectious organisms known to be transmitted primarily through sexual intercourse, including anal and oral sex. STIs may also be spread through blood contact, including the sharing of needles. The term sexually transmitted infection (STI) is a more encompassing term than sexually transmitted disease (STD), as some infections may not cause any symptoms and may be curable. If the infection results in alteration of the typical function of the body, it is then termed a disease. For the purposes of this chapter, these two terms will be used interchangeably.