In the 1960's syphilis and gonorrhea, both easily treated with penicillin, were the only significant STDs. This does not include the bacterial diseases such as chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea, which are at very high levels. Unfortunately, STDs are not equal opportunity diseases.
Adolescents have a higher degree of susceptibility than do older people.
While medical science has made great advances, it is clearly not the solution to the STD epidemic. The development of a cure does not guarantee an end to the problem. A vaccine for herpes has been rumored for years, but has not yet been produced. A cure, or vaccine, for the highly complex HIV virus is probably many years away at best. Although touted by many as the solution to the problem of STD and unwanted pregnancy, condoms definitely are not .