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✔ Human papillomavirus (HPV)

⮞ HPV is the most common STI on college campuses, affecting a large proportion of sexually active young adults.

⮞ It is often asymptomatic, but certain strains can cause genital warts and cervical cancer.

⮞ Vaccination helps prevent high-risk HPV types but many students may be unvaccinated.

⮞ Its high prevalence makes HPV one of the top STIs among college students.

✔ Gonorrhea

⮞ Gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and is another common STI among young adults.

⮞ It frequently coexists with chlamydia infections, leading to dual treatment.

⮞ Many cases are asymptomatic, particularly in women, increasing risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) if untreated.

⮞ Its prevalence on campuses is high due to unprotected sexual activity and asymptomatic spread.

✔ Chlamydia

⮞ Chlamydia trachomatis infection is one of the leading bacterial STIs in college-age populations.

⮞ It is often called a “silent infection” because most carriers are asymptomatic.

⮞ Without treatment, chlamydia can cause infertility, PID, and chronic pelvic pain.

⮞ Routine screening is recommended in sexually active young women due to its high occurrence rate.