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STDs and pregnancy: Get the facts
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Do you need to be tested for an STI during pregnancy?
How can an STI during pregnancy affect your baby?
How are STIs treated during pregnancy?
What can you do to prevent an STI?
How are STIs treated during pregnancy?
STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis can be treated and cured with antibiotics during pregnancy. STIs caused by viruses, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, can't be cured.
In some cases, antiviral medications can be used to help reduce the risk of transmitting a viral infection to your baby. If you have HIV, you might need to deliver by C-section.
