Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Check your symptoms and find treatment for the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). You might not know you are infected because it is often symptom-free but left untreated it can cause serious problems in... Read more about Chlamydia

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Genital warts and HPV

Information about the human papilloma virus (HPV) and genital warts - their symptoms, how they’re passed on and how they’re treated. Read more about Genital warts and HPV

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Gonorrhoea

Sexual health information about gonorrhoea and super gonorrhoea, the symptoms of gonorrhoea, how it’s passed on and how it’s treated. Read more about Gonorrhoea

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Hepatitis

Sexual health information about hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), looking at the forms of virus that cause it and how it affects people living with HIV. Read more about Hepatitis

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Herpes

Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It's spread through skin-to-skin contact – for example during vaginal, oral or anal sex. The herpes simplex virus remains in the body for life,... Read more about Herpes

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LGV (lymphogranuloma venereum)

Sexual health information about the symptoms of LGV, how it’s passed on and how to avoid infection. Read more about LGV (lymphogranuloma venereum)

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Molluscum

Sexual health information about molluscum symptoms, how it's passed on, how long the infection lasts and how it's is treated. Read more about Molluscum

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NSU

Sexual health information for men about non-specific urethritis, NSU symptoms, how it’s passed on and how it’s treated. Read more about NSU

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Pubic lice

Sexual health information about pubic lice (also known as crabs), how they are passed on, pubic lice symptoms and treatment. Read more about Pubic lice

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Shigella

Shigella is a type of bacteria that causes severe stomach upset. Infection can be treated with a course of antibiotics. It's passed on through infected faeces (poo), either sexually or through... Read more about Shigella

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Syphilis

Sexual health information about syphilis symptoms, the three stages of syphilis, how it’s passed on and how it’s treated. Read more about Syphilis