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Can you catch HIV from a toilet seat? Check out the following article to find out the answer to this, and many other HIV myths.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/hiv-aids/hiv-facts-and-myths-quiz.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealthWomensHealth_20111122

Magic Johnson stunned the sport's world over 20 years ago when he announced he had contracted HIV. Today, Magic is going strong and continues to educate the public about HIV prevention and treatment. For more information, check out the following CBS News article.

Read the full article here: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500202_162-57319698/20-years-since-magic-johnsons-hiv-stunner/

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year, STDs cause at least 24,000 women in the U.S. to become infertile. This is only one of the many consequences of untreated STDs. For more information on this and some vital statics, check out the following article: http://www.cdc.gov/std/stats09/trends.htm