STI Facts

Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection which affects the cervix in women and the urethra in men. Chlamydia is the most common STI and it is quite often the case than no outward symptoms are present to indicate that anything is wrong. Left untreated however, Chlamydia can cause very unwelcome complications. Read more about Chlamydia >>

Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is the most common STI after Chlamydia and in the case of infections in men it is normally accompanied by a discharge from the urethra. Most men will display symptoms within 3 to 5 days of infection. Read more about Gonorrhoea >>

Herpes
Two different types of herpes exist: Simplex I and Simplex II. The herpes virus is transmitted via saliva or sexual contact. Simplex I is transmitted via infected saliva and type II is transmitted through sexual contact or a vaginal birth from an infected mother to her baby. Read more about Herpes >>

Mycoplasma genitalium
This is a small parasitic bacterium which can be transmitted between sexual partners during unprotected sex. This infection can be treated with antibiotics. Read more about Mycoplasma Genitalium >>

Trichomonas vaginalis
This is a parasitic infection which can cause vaginal discharge, vulvar itching and swelling. Around 50% of women who are infected show no outward symptoms. If untreated, it can lead to urethritis and cystitis. Read more about Trichomonas Vaginalis >>

Bacterial Vaginosis
This infection is the most common cause of vaginitits and is characterised by a vaginal discharge and an overgrowth of a bacteria in the vagina known as Gardnerella vaginalis. Read more about Bacterial Vaginosis >>

Ureaplasma Urealyticum
Ureaplasma Urealyticum is a bacterium that can be passed through sexual contact although it is not a classic STI or STD. Read more about Ureaplasma Urealyticum >>

Non-specific Urethritis (NSU)
Non-specific urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra: the tube that runs from the bladder and carries the urine out of the body. Read more about Non-specific Urethritis >>