Below is a list of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other conditions associated with STIs. Some of these conditions are not sexually transmitted but may increase in frequency with sexual activity. Some are conditions caused by STIs.
- Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
- Chlamydia
- Cystitis (urinary tract infection, UTI)
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis A, B and C
- Herpes (herpes simplex type 1 and 2, HSV)
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Human papillomavirus (genital warts, HPV)
- Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU)
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Phthirus pubis (crabs, pubic lice)
- Scabies
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
- Vaginitis (vaginal yeast infection)
Why "STI" (sexually transmitted infections) and not "STD" (sexually transmitted disease)?
The terms STI and STD are synonymous. "STI" is used more frequently now because of the negative association with the term "disease" and because diseases are considered incurable. In contrast, there is usually less stigma attached to the term "infection" and many STIs are actually easily curable.
More Information
For more information about STIs, please visit stdresource.com or Sexualityandu.ca.
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