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Sexually transmitted infections summary

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are bacterial, viral or fungal infections that are spread by having sex - including vaginal, anal and oral sex. Examples include chlamydia, gonorrhoea and genital warts.

Sexually transmitted infections

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What is chancroid?
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Safer sex: How to prevent STIs
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What infections can I catch through oral sex?
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What should I do if I think I've got an STI?
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Genital Warts
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Syphilis
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Sex activities and risk
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Sexual health FAQs
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Pelvic inflammatory disease
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Gonorrhea
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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Pubic lice (crabs)
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