Sexually Transmitted Infections

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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Title:   Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) - quiz
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A sexually transmissible infection (STI) is an infection or disease that can be passed from one person to another during sexual activity. How much do you know about STIs? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Date:   Dec 2009

Title:   Crabs (pubic lice)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Crabs are tiny little lice that cause a lot of itching around the genitals, in the pubic hair and other coarse body hair.
Date:   Dec 2009

Title:   Partying safely - sex
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Partying is fun, but it can put you at risk of sexual assault. Being drunk or misusing drugs can also lead to unplanned and unsafe sex. Be prepared, don't give in to pressure to have unwanted sex and insist on safe sex to protect yourself against accidental pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
Date:   Nov 2009

Title:   Sexual health
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   These web pages provide information and resources about the burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Date:   Nov 2009

Title:   Travel health tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Trichomonas
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Sexual health checks
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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).
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Molluscum contagiosum
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   STI So you think you've got one?
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   If you have unprotected sex, you may be at risk of a sexually transmissible infection (STI).
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Donovanosis
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Sexually transmissible infections - signs and symptoms
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) protection
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STI): Preventing STIs is much better than treating them, because when diseases are prevented people do not get sick and do not need to access health services which are expensive to provide.
Date:   Jul 2009

Title:   Sexual feelings
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The sex hormones your body is producing may cause you to have sexual feelings. Sometimes they make you feel sexy.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. An STI is passed from one person to another during sexual contact.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Sexually transmitted infections
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   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.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   How would you really know if you have an STI and what should you do about it?
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Facts about sex
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   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.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Trichomoniasis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   Young people and STIs
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   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.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   STI testing and treatment
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   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.
Date:   May 2009
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