What are STIs?

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STIs are infections that are usually transmitted through sexual contact with someone who has an STI. There are also other ways of getting an STI.

Different STIs

There are many different STIs:

chlamydia;
gonorrhoea;
syphilis;
hepatitis B;
hepatitis C;
herpes;
HIV;
HPV;
genital warts;
scabies;
trichomoniasis and
pubic lice, among others.

Protection against STIs

Condoms can protect you and your partner against risk and lower the Condoms of getting an STI. Vaccines protect against some HPV, for example HIV.

STI treatment

Most STIs can be treated. They can be cured or their symptoms can disappear. health can have serious consequences for your if you are not treated. You can also infect other people.