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Follow the links below to find Information on a variety of sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STIs or STDs) or go to any of the specific topic pages listed below.
Reviewed January 2009
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AIDS and HIV
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Links to information on AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency virus) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
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Chlamydia
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Links to information on chlamydial infections and chlamydia.
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Condoms
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Links to information on condoms.
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Genital Herpes
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Links to information about genital herpes.
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Genital Warts
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Links to information on genital warts.
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Gonorrhoea
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Hepatitis A
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Hepatitis B
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Links to information on Hepatitis B.
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Hepatitis C
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Links to information on to Hepatitis C, including how to manage it and treatments.
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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Syphilis
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Travel health tips
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Better Health Channel
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People who travel overseas may suffer from a travel-related illness. While most travel-related illness is minor, all travellers should be aware of relevant health issues. Update your vaccinations and ask about other immunisations. Organise travel insurance, including cover if you need to be evacuated to a suitable hospital.
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Oct 2009
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Trichomonas
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Queensland Health
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Trichomonas is caused by a tiny parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. This parasite infects the genitals and urethra (the tube which carries urine from the bladder to the outside) in both men and women. Trichomonas is widespread. It is most common amongst young people.
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Oct 2009
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Sexual health checks
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Queensland Health
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A sexual health check is a check-up by a doctor, nurse or other health worker with a focus on sexual health. You do not need to be experiencing symptoms to have a check-up. There are a number of sexually transmitted infection (STIs) which often cause no symptoms (eg. chlamydia).
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Oct 2009
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Molluscum contagiosum
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Queensland Health
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Molluscum contagiosum is a skin disease caused by a virus called poxvirus. This virus causes skin lesions which look like small, round, shiny, wart-like lumps with a depression in the centre. In adults, it is common to find them around the genitals, pubic area and thighs.
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Oct 2009
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STI So you think you've got one?
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Queensland Health
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If you have unprotected sex, you may be at risk of a sexually transmissible infection (STI).
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Oct 2009
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Donovanosis
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Queensland Health
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Donovanosis is a sexually transmissible infection. It is an infection of the skin of the genitals, groin and anal area caused by a bacteria Calymmatobacterium granulomatis. It causes ulcers and destruction of the skin.
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Oct 2009
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Sexually transmissible infections - signs and symptoms
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Better Health Channel
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You can acquire a sexually transmissible infection (STI) without developing any signs or symptoms. However signs and symptoms may appear in the genital area and include discharge from the penis, vagina or anus, pain or discomfort during sex or when urinating, lumps and bumps on the genitals, abnormal bleeding, a rash or itching on the genitals.
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Aug 2009
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Media release. Free HPV catch up vaccination program a success
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The free catch up vaccination program for Human Papilloma virus (HPV) ended on 30 June for women aged 18 - 26 but will continue to provide free vaccines on an ongoing basis for 12- and 13-year-old girls to be delivered through schools.
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Jun 2009
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Sexual feelings
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The sex hormones your body is producing may cause you to have sexual feelings. Sometimes they make you feel sexy.
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Jun 2009
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. An STI is passed from one person to another during sexual contact.
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Jun 2009
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Sexually transmitted infections
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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While it may be unlikely that your son or daughter will tell you directly that they think they may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you may want to know what to do if STIs are part of the problems that they are having.
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Jun 2009
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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How would you really know if you have an STI and what should you do about it?
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Jun 2009
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Facts about sex
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inspire foundation
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It is easy to be confused about sex. There are so many mixed messages and myths surrounding it - it is not easy to tell what is right and what is not. This factsheet sets the record straight on some of the most common questions.
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Jun 2009
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Trichomoniasis
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Better Health Channel
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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the organism Trichomonas vaginalis. Vaginal discharge may be accompanied by burning and itching. Men usually do not develop symptoms but they may be the carriers of the infection. Trichomoniasis during pregnancy may lead to low birth weight babies and prematurity.
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May 2009
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Young people and STIs
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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There were around 70,000 reported cases of STIs (sexually transmissible infections) in Australia in 2008 - 13% more than in 2007, and it's young people who are most at risk. Three quarters of known cases occur among people aged between 15 and 29 years.
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May 2009
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STI testing and treatment
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Many people who have an STI (sexually transmissible infection) don't have symptoms, so may not even know they have one. Testing and using condoms are the best ways to stay in total control of your sexual health.
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May 2009
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STI prevention, testing & treatment
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Welcome to the National STI Prevention Program: Sexual Health Campaign website.
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May 2009
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Media release. Campaign targets sexually transmitted infections
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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A national campaign launched on 29 May aims to reduce the rate of sexually transmitted infections among Australians, especially young people and Indigenous people.
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May 2009
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General STI FAQs
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Some general facts about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including what they are, how they are caused and how common they are.
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May 2009
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Pubic lice (crabs)
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Queensland Health
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Pubic lice are brown or grey in colour, one to three millimetres in size and shaped like tiny crabs. They live in hair of the pubic area, body and armpits and may also live in strong hair of the face such as beards and eyelashes. Lice feed on human blood. The female lays eggs (nits) which attach to hair and clothing. The eggs hatch in six to 10 days. Lice can live up to four weeks on the human body, but die within 24 hours away from the human body on items such as clothes and bedding.
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Mar 2009
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