Symptoms Many people do not get symptoms of syphilis immediately, but it can cause serious long-term effects if it is not treated. People who do get symptoms may get a painless ulcer, which can become a rash spread across the whole body. Why you need to see a doctor...
Gonorrhoea is a germ that is spread through having sex without a condom with an infected person. It is considered a sexually transmissible infection (STI). Symptoms Many people, especially women, do not experience symptoms from gonorrhoea, however it may still be...
Genital warts, also known as human papilloma virus (HPV) is a germ that is spread through having sex without a condom with an infected person. It is considered a sexually transmissible infection (STI). Symptoms Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus...
Genital herpes is a germ that is spread through having sex without a condom with an infected person. It is considered a sexually transmissible infection (STI). Symptoms Many people have genital herpes without symptoms, but some people get blisters around their...
Chlamydia is a germ that is spread through having sex without a condom with an infected person. It is considered a sexually transmissible infection (STI). Symptoms Many people do not experience symptoms from chlamydia, however it may still be doing damage to your...
Everything you need to know about hepatitis is here Hepatitis C is a virus (germ) that can cause damage to the liver. If left untreated it can lead to liver cancer. There are many different types of viral hepatitis, for example type A, B, C, D & E. Each type of...
Everything you need to know about hepatitis is here Hepatitis B is a virus (germ) that can cause damage to the liver. If left untreated it can lead to liver cancer. There are many different types of viral hepatitis, for example type A, B, C, D & E. Each type of...
HIV stand for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a germ that weakens your immune system (your body’s natural defense to infections) and can cause serious illness. People who leave HIV untreated can develop AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) which can lead to...
Sexually transmissible infections can be caused by germs (e.g. bacteria, viruses or parasites) and can be passed on from one person to another during sex. Depending on the type of STI, STIs can be passed on through: Skin to skin contact Sexual fluids, like from the...
Blood borne viruses are types of germs that live and reproduce within people’s blood. Blood borne viruses can also be found in: Sexual fluids, like from the vagina, penis or anus Breast milk Some people with blood borne viruses may feel well for many years...
