Sexually Transmissible Infections

What is an STI?

Sexually transmissible infections are infections you can get if you have unprotected sex with someone

STI Testing

It is important to be tested for STIs if you have had unprotected sex.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmissible infection (STI) in New Zealand.

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection of the genitals, throat or rectum.

HPV and Genital Warts

Genital Warts is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

Genital Herpes

Genital Herpes is an infection on the genitals caused by the Herpes simplex virus.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a protozoal infection of the male and female genital area often called “trike”.

Non-specific urethritis

Non Specific Urethritis (NSU) is an infection that causes inflammation of male urethra.

Syphilis

Syphilis is an infection of the skin or lining of the genital area.

Hepatitis A, B and C

Hepatitis is a viral infection that affects the liver.

HIV and AIDS

The Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) attacks the white blood cells and damages the immune system causing difficulty in fighting infection.

Pubic Lice or crabs

Public Lice or crabs is small lice that live in the pubic hair causing inflammation and irritation.

Scabies

Small mites that burrow into the skin and cause inflammation and irritation.

Monkeypox

In the current Monkeypox outbreak, people at high risk of infection include persons who had multiple or anonymous sexual partners and gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men (MSM).

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