STD & STI

 Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections are infection that is passed from one person to another through sexual contact. Most STDs affect both men and women, but in many cases the health problems they cause can be more severe for women. If a pregnant woman has an STD, it can cause health problems for the baby. Antibiotics can treat STDs caused by bacteria, yeast, or parasites. There is no cure for STDs caused by a virus, but medicines can often help with the symptoms and keep the disease control. Usage of latex condoms greatly reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading STDs.

 

  • HIV/AIDS
  • Gonorrhea
  • Chlamydia
  • Chancroid
  • Syphilis
  • Hepatitis B
  • Genital herpes
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)