After engaging in unprotected sex with a stranger, a 22-year-old man attempted to "wash away" the risk of disease by cleaning his genitals with saline solution. A month later, experiencing itching and discharge, he was diagnosed with genital warts.
Over 1 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur daily among 15-49 year olds globally, most of which are asymptomatic, according to the WHO.
