AIDS

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic,

potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune
system, HIV interferes with your body's ability to fight infection
and disease.
HIV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It can also be
spread by contact with infected blood and from illicit injection drug
use or sharing needles. It can also be spread from mother to child
during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. Without medication,
it may take years before HIV weakens your immune system to the
point that you have AIDS.
 AIDS
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic,
potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune
system, HIV interferes with your body's ability to fight infection
and disease.
HIV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It can also be
spread by contact with infected blood and from illicit injection drug
use or sharing needles. It can also be spread from mother to child
during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. Without medication,
it may take years before HIV weakens your immune system to the
point that you have AIDS.
CHLAMYDIA
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by
bacteria. People who have chlamydia often don’t have outward
symptoms in the early stages.
In fact, it’s estimated that 40 to 96 percentTrusted Source of people
with chlamydia have no symptoms. But chlamydia can still cause health
problems later.
Untreated chlamydia can cause serious complications, so it’s important
to get regular screenings and talk with your doctor or another
healthcare professional if you have any concerns.
Symptoms of chlamydia may be similar to symptoms of other STIs. See
photos of symptoms caused by different STIs to understand the
visible effects these infections can have.
CHLAMYDIA
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by
bacteria. People who have chlamydia often don’t have outward
symptoms in the early stages.
In fact, it’s estimated that 40 to 96 percentTrusted Source of people
with chlamydia have no symptoms. But chlamydia can still cause health
problems later.
Untreated chlamydia can cause serious complications, so it’s important
to get regular screenings and talk with your doctor or another
healthcare professional if you have any concerns.
Symptoms of chlamydia may be similar to symptoms of other STIs. See
photos of symptoms caused by different STIs to understand the
visible effects these infections can have.
GENITAL HERPES

Most people with genital herpes have no symptoms or

have very mild symptoms. Mild symptoms may go
unnoticed or be mistaken for other skin conditions like a
pimple or ingrown hair. Because of this, most people do
not know they have a herpes infection.

Herpes sores usually appear as one or more blisters on

or around the genitals, rectum or mouth. This is known
as having an “outbreak”. The blisters break and leave
painful sores that may take a week or more to heal. Flu-
like symptoms (e.g., fever, body aches, or swollen glands)
also may occur during the first outbreak.
GENITAL HERPES

Most people with genital herpes have no symptoms or

have very mild symptoms. Mild symptoms may go
unnoticed or be mistaken for other skin conditions like a
pimple or ingrown hair. Because of this, most people do
not know they have a herpes infection.

Herpes sores usually appear as one or more blisters on

or around the genitals, rectum or mouth. This is known
as having an “outbreak”. The blisters break and leave
painful sores that may take a week or more to heal. Flu-
like symptoms (e.g., fever, body aches, or swollen glands)
also may occur during the first outbreak.
GONORRHEA
Gonorrhea is an STD that can cause infection in the genitals, rectum, and
throat. It is very common, especially among young people ages 15-24
years. You can get gonorrhea by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with
someone who has gonorrhea. A pregnant person with gonorrhea can give
the infection to their baby during childbirth.

The only way to completely avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral
sex.

If you are sexually active, the following things can lower your chances of
getting gonorrhea: Being in a long-term mutually monogamous
relationship with a partner who has been tested and does not have
gonorrhea. Using condoms the right way every time you have sex.
GONORRHEA
Gonorrhea is an STD that can cause infection in the genitals, rectum, and
throat. It is very common, especially among young people ages 15-24
years. You can get gonorrhea by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with
someone who has gonorrhea. A pregnant person with gonorrhea can give
the infection to their baby during childbirth.

The only way to completely avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral
sex.

If you are sexually active, the following things can lower your chances of
getting gonorrhea: Being in a long-term mutually monogamous
relationship with a partner who has been tested and does not have
gonorrhea. Using condoms the right way every time you have sex.
SYPHILIS 
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health
problems without treatment. Infection develops in stages (primary, secondary,
latent, and tertiary). Each stage can have different signs and symptoms. You can
get syphilis by direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
Syphilis can spread from a mother with syphilis to her unborn baby.
You cannot get syphilis through casual contact with objects, such as: toilet seats,
doorknobs, swimming pools, hot tubs, bathtub,s sharing clothing, or eating
utensils

The only way to completely avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of
getting syphilis:
Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has
been tested and does not have syphilis. Using condoms the right way every time
you have sex. Condoms prevent the spread of syphilis by preventing contact with
a sore. Sometimes sores occur in areas not covered by a condom. Contact with
these sores can still transmit syphilis.
SYPHILIS 
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious
health problems without treatment. Infection develops in stages
(primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary). Each stage can have different
signs and symptoms. You can get syphilis by direct contact with a
syphilis sore during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Syphilis can spread from a
mother with syphilis to her unborn baby.
You cannot get syphilis through casual contact with objects, such as:
toilet seats, doorknobs, swimming pools, hot tubs, bathtub,s sharing
clothing, or eating utensils

The only way to completely avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or
oral sex.
If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your
chances of getting syphilis:
Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner
who has been tested and does not have syphilis. Using condoms the
right way every time you have sex. Condoms prevent the spread of
syphilis by preventing contact with a sore. Sometimes sores occur in
areas not covered by a condom. Contact with these sores can still
transmit syphilis.