Any sexually active person can get an STD from someone who has one of these diseases. It is possible to get more than one STD at a time. If a pregnant woman has an STD, the disease can harm her baby while it is still in her womb. People who have an STD may look and feel healthy, but they can still infect others. STDs are common in Africa .
Many adults have STDs.
Common STDs in Africa include gonorrhoea and syphilis. STDs are dangerous . STDs can cause serious health and fertility problems if they are not treated early. STDs can even cause death. But many STDs can be cured if detected and treated early.