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Scabies
is caused by small mites (parasites) caught through close body contact.
The main symptoms are itching and a rash. Scabies can be easily treated. |
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Trichomoniasis
(T.V) is a tiny parasite that infects the vagina and urethra (the tube that
carries pee from the bladder). Men usually have no symptoms, but women
can have vaginal discharge and itching. Treated using antiiotics. |
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HIV
is the virus that can lead to Aquire Immune Difficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
There are no immediate symptoms. People can have the virus for a long time
before it is diagnosed. More effective drug treatments mean that people
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Pubic
lice or 'crabs' are tiny insects (parasites) that live in body hair
and cause itching. They can be caught from close body contact and from an
infected person during sex. They can be easily treated. |
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Hepatitus
means inflammation of the liver: the most common type are Hepatitus A, B
& C. Hepatitus A can be caught through contaminated food and drink,
Hepatitis B and C can be transmitted through unprottected sex or sharing
drug injecting equipment. Hepatitus A & B can be prevented by vaccination.
There is no vaccination against Hepatitus C but people can protect themselves
by using condoms and not sharing needles. |
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Syphilis
is a bacterial infection passed on during sex or by an infected mother to
her child during pregnancy. Symptoms may be difficult to recognise and my
not show immediately.They include painless sores, a rash, flu like symptoms.
Syphilis used to be very rare in the UK, but there have been outbreaks of
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Genital
herpes is a viral infection that causes small blisters and sores around
the genitals. There can be pain or burning when peeing and flu like symptoms.
Treatment reduces the severity of the symptoms during an outbreak. |
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Gonorrhoea
is a bacterial infection. It is possible to be infected and have no symptoms.
Men are more likely to notice symptoms than women. Symptoms can include
discharge from the vagina or penis and irritation when peeing. |
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Warts
are small fleshy growths on the genital area. They don't always appear immediately
after sex and can't always be seen, particularly if they are inside the
vagina or anus. They are spread by skin to skin contact during sex. |
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Chlamydia
is a bacterial infection. There are often no symptoms at all. Some people
may get pain when peeing. It can be easily treated with antibiotics. If
left untreated it can cause infertility in men and women. |
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If you have any question
about these or any other sexually transmitted infection, please feel free
to contact us either via the methods in our feedback
section or by filling in our special Health Q&A
Form.
Please note that our top 10 table is in no particular order whatsoever.
Unlike most top 10's.
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