Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Despite advances in sexual education, we have seen a rise in the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) over the last decade. This is particularly true amongst young people due to an increasing prevalence of unsafe sex.

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  Chlamydial pelvic infection

  Chlamydial pelvic infection is an infection of the genital tract in women that is usually symptomless.
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  Genital herpes

  Genital herpes is a viral infection that causes painful blisters on and around the genitals that can recur.
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  Genital warts

  Genital warts are fleshy, painless growths on and around the genitals caused by a virus.
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  Gonorrhoea

  Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection that causes genital inflammation and discharge.
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  Nongonococcal urethritis

  Nongonococcal urethritis is the inflammation of the urethra in men that may be caused by several different organisms.
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  Pubic lice

  Pubic lice is the infestation of pubic hair by a type of small wingless parasite causing irritation.
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  Syphilis

  Syphilis is a bacterial infection initially affecting the genitals that, left untreated, can damage other parts of the body years later.
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  Trichomoniasis

  Trichomoniasis is a genital tract infection that may cause inflammation and a discharge in women or, less commonly, in men.
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