Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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• Is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite.
• It is spread by sexual contact with an infected person.
• It can be tested by swab.
• It is treated with antibiotics.
• Do not have sex until you have finished your treatment.
• You need to tell every partner you have had sex with in the past 60 days to get treated and tested.
• It is important to follow all of your treatment plans.

Symptoms in men can be:

• Unusual discharge from the penis.
• Itchiness.
• Burning when peeing or ejaculating.

Symptoms in women can be:

• Itchiness.
• Redness of the vagina.
• Changes in vaginal discharge.
• Vaginal odour.
• Burning feeling during or after sex.

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• It is an infection caused by an over growth of vaginal bacteria.
• It is only found in women (men cannot get it).
• It is not a sexually transmitted infection.
• It is tested by vaginal swab.
• It is treated with antibiotics, prescribed or over the counter medications.

Symptoms can be:

• Gray, watery or white vaginal discharge that may be sticky.
• Fishy odour.
• Itching or burning.
• Many women have no symptoms.

• An infection caused by an over growth of yeast.
• It is a common infection in women.
• It is not considered a sexually transmitted infection.
• It is treated with over the counter medication.
• It is tested by vaginal swab.

Symptoms can be:

• Thick, white, clumpy vaginal discharge.
• Itching.
• Vaginal soreness.
• Burning or hurting when peeing.