Syphilis can be dangerous if not treated early

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. Even though it is curable, if syphilis isn’t treated, it can cause serious damage to your brain, heart, nervous system, and even lead to death.

Trichomoniasis (also known as trich) is Common and Curable

Trichomoniasis, sometimes called “trich” (pronounced “trick”), is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects both females and males, but symptoms are more common in females.

Understanding HIV and AIDS

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. Imagine your body as an army. HIV attacks the part of your body that fights disease (the immune system), and makes the immune system not work right.

Herpes Is a Common Skin Infection

Herpes is common. More than two-thirds (67%) of people in the world have an infection with either herpes simplex type 1 or herpes simplex type 2.

Hepatitis: Understanding the Different Types

Hepatitis is a serious virus that can attack the liver. There are five types of hepatitis. The most common types are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

Gonorrhea is common and curable

Gonorrhea is a disease caused by bacteria that live and grow in areas such as the penis, vagina, eyes, mouth, throat or anus. You can get gonorrhea through vaginal, oral or anal sex. It can also be passed to a baby during childbirth.

Chlamydia — A Common and Curable Infection

Chlamydia is a very common sexually transmitted infection and teens and young adults have the highest rates of infection.

HPV is linked to both cancer and genital warts —Get vaccinated!

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common STI in the United States, but most people don’t know they have it or that they can spread the virus to a partner. Approximately 79 million Americans are infected with HPV.

Getting Tested for STIs is an Important Part of Sexual Health

Most people think they would know if they had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) . . . Wrong! The truth is many of STIs have no signs or symptoms in the majority of people.