STIs & HIV
STIs are sexually transmitted infections that people get through sexual activity. They are incredibly common and just like any other infection, such as a cold, it is nothing to be embarrassed about. It's really important that you seek help and get treatment because, unlike a cold, many do not usually clear up on their own. Click on the boxes to find out more about the different types of STIs, and information on testing and treatment.
- What do I need to know about STIs?
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
- Genital warts
- HIV
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Non-specific Urethritis (NSU)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Epididymo-orchitis
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV)
- Mycoplasma Genitalium
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
- Scabies
- Pubic lice
- Molluscum Contagiosum (MC)
- Sexually Transmitted Infections - Easy read
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