It is important to remember that STDs affect people from all racial backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Statistics do show, however, that African Americans have significantly higher rates of gonorrhea and syphilis than Whites. HIV is increasing at alarmingly high rates in African American women. Our younger sisters are at particularly high risk. STDs are most prevalent in teenagers and young adults.
Gonorrhea -Thick yellow or white discharge.
Herpes -Small painful blisters on the sex organs or mouth. Genital Warts -Small, bumpy warts on the sex organs and anus. 1wk 6 months after sore heals. Latent Syphilis -Can have neurological symptoms. Chlamydia You may spread it to your sexual partner.