This lecture provides an overview of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and diseases (STDs), covering common viral, bacterial, protozoan, and ectoparasitic agents. It discusses the epidemiology, pathogenesis, signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatments for infections such as HPV, herpes simplex virus, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and pubic lice. The lecture emphasizes the importance of prevention, screening, and appropriate treatment to manage these infections and reduce their spread.