Bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Spread through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Many people have no symptoms.
Bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can affect various parts of the body, including the genitals, rectum, and throat, and is spread through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.
A virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Without treatment, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure but good management options to promote quality of life.
Often called “Trich,” is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. It’s usually treated with antibiotics.
A bacterial infection caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium. It’s primarily spread through sexual contact, but can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy or through contact with infected sores.
STAGES OF SYPHILIS
Primary Syphilis
Characterized by a painless sore (chancre) at the site of infection, typically on the genitals, mouth, or anus.
Secondary Syphilis
Develops weeks or months after the initial infection and can include a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and other symptoms.
Latent Syphilis
An asymptomatic phase where the infection is present in the body but causes no noticeable symptoms.
Tertiary Syphilis
A late stage that can occur years or decades after the initial infection and may involve damage to the heart, brain, and other organs
A common virus that can cause various health issues, including genital warts and certain cancers. It’s typically spread through sexual contact, but can also be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact. While most HPV infections clear up on their own, some can persist and lead to serious health problems. High-risk HPV types can lead to various cancers, including cervical, anal, oropharyngeal (throat), vulvar, vaginal, and penile cancers. There is no cure for HPV, but treatments are available for related health problems like genital warts or precancerous cell changes.
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver. The virus can cause inflammation and damage to the liver. It can be transmitted through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids, such as semen or vaginal secretions
Primarily spread through blood-body fluids-sexual contact. Common routes of transmission include: It affects primarily the Liver and can cause cirrhosis, liver failure & liver cancer
