Chlamydia is a serious bacterial infection spread through unprotected sexual contact. Up to 90% of people with Chlamydia don’t have symptoms. If left untreated, it can cause serious, long-tern effects. Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) can cause one or more blisters around the genitals, rectum or mouth. It’s spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact or sexual intercourse. There’s no cure, but medication can help.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is spread through sexual contact. There are more than 100 strains. Most aren’t harmful, but some can cause genital warts and even some types of cancer. A vaccine is available for males and females.
AKA Trich, is caused by a parasite commonly found in the vagina (females) and urethra (males). It’s spread through sexual intercourse. Many don’t show symptoms; some have burning when they urinate and itchy genitals. It’s treated with antibiotics.
Gonorrhea is spread through unprotected sexual contact. Many people have no symptoms while others have discharge from the penis or vagina, or burning when urinating (peeing). Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics.
Hepatitis B is spread through direct contact with body fluids (blood, semen, vaginal fluids, etc.). Infections can occur if body fluids containing blood are in contact with mucous membranes or fresh cuts. Most recover. In rare cases, it’s deadly.
Syphilis is spread through unprotected sexual contact. Many people have no symptoms while others have sores on/near their penis, vagina, mouth or rectum. If untreated, it can cause blindness and more. It’s treated with antibiotics.
HIV is commonly spread through unprotected sexual contact or by sharing needles. HIV makes it hard to fight infections and can lead to AIDS. There’s no cure, but if found early and given treatment, people can stay healthy for a long time.
