Sexually

Transmitted
Infections (STIs)

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common

STIs in the UK. Most people who have
chlamydia dont notice any symptoms
and wont know they have the
infection. Otherwise, symptoms may
include pain when you urinate,
unusual discharge and, in women,
bleeding between periods or after sex.
Testing for chlamydia is easily done
with a urine test or a swab of the
affected area. Chlamydia is easily
treated with antibiotics. If left
untreated,it can lead to more serious

FOR MALE

FOR WOMAN

Syphilis

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that

causes a painless but highly infectious
sore on your genitals or sometimes
around the mouth. The sore lasts two to
six weeks before disappearing.
Secondary symptoms, such as a skin
rash and sore throat, then
develop.These may disappear within a
few weeks, after which you have a
symptom-free phase.
If diagnosed early, syphilis can be easily
treated with antibiotics,usually penicillin
injections. But if it is left to progress

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BODY

Genital warts

Genital warts are small fleshy

growths, bumps or skin changes
that appear on or around your
genital or anal area.They are the
result of a viral skin infection
caused by the
human papilloma virus (HPV).
Youdon't need to have penetrative
sex to pass the infection on
because HPV is spread by skin-toskin contact.

HIV
HIV is a virus most commonly
caught by having unprotected sex
or sharing infected needles to inject
drugs.
The virus weakensyourability to
fight infections and cancer. AIDS is
the final stage of HIV infection,
when your body can no longer fight
life-threatening infections. There's
no cure for HIV but there are
treatments to enable most people

HIV PATIENT

Genital herpes
Genital herpes is a long-term condition
caused by the herpes simplex virus
(HSV).
After you have become infected, the
virus remains dormant (inactive) for
most of the time. There are often few or
no initial symptoms. However, certain
triggers can activate the virus, causing
outbreaks of painful blisters on your
genitals and the surrounding areas.
There's no cure for genital herpes,
butthe symptoms can usually be

Genital herpes

Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a condition
caused by a tiny bug called
Trichomonas vaginalis.
Women may have soreness and
itching around the vagina and a
change in vaginal discharge. Men
may experience pain after
urination and ejaculation.
Most men and women are treated
with an antibiotic called
metronidazole, which is very

Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a bacterial
infection that can cause an
unusual discharge from your
vagina or penis, and pain when
urinating.
Gonorrhoea can be easily
tested through a simple swab
test and treated with
antibiotics. If left untreated,it
can lead to more serious long-

Pubic lice
Pubic lice ('crabs') are tiny
blood-sucking insects that
live in human body hair,
most commonly pubic hair.
They cause itching and red
spots.
They can usually be
successfully treated with

Scabies
Scabies is a infectious skin
condition in which the main
symptom is intense itching. It's
caused by tiny mites that burrow
into the skin.
Scabies isn't only spread through
sexual contact, but also through
skin-to-skin contact for long
periods of time with someone who
is infected.
It's treated with cream containing