Do Animals Get Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Animals can get sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and some can even be transmitted to humans
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Some common STDs in animals include brucellosis, HIV, monkeypox, and bovine tuberculosis
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STDs among animals can be transmitted through mating, contact, and environmental exposure
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They can lead to infertility, odd behavior, and other significant health problems
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Some STDs, like brucellosis, can also infect humans. These are known as zoonotic STDs
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They can be spread by direct contact, by the consumption of animal products, or by bites from an animal
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STDs can occur in a wide variety of animal groups, including mammals, reptiles, arachnids, insects, molluscs, and nematodes
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In certain species, animals can get sexually transmitted diseases by contacting already infected animals without actual breeding
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