Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are passed from person to person through sexual contact. HIV is an STI. They are mainly spread by sexual contact such as vaginal, anal, and oral sex.
If you test positive and are treated, it is important that your partner receive treatment in order to prevent reinfection.
Many such Common Diseases include :-
- Syphilis
- Pubic Lice
- Chancroids
- Gonorrhea
- Trichomoniasis
- Genital Warts
- Herpes etc.
The Bottom Line Is : – See your health care provider right away if :
- You have had sexual contact with someone who may have an STI
- You have symptoms like genital sores, discharge, or burning when you urinate
- You are pregnant