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Follow the links below to find Information on a variety of sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) or go to any of the specific topic pages listed below.
Reviewed Sept 2007
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Sexual health
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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These web pages provide information and resources about the burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Jun 2008
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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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Apr 2008
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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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Apr 2008
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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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Apr 2008
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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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Apr 2008
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Lymphogranuloma venereum
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Queensland Health
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Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmissible infection. It is caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Some types of this bacteria cause the genital infection chlamydia. Other types of this bacteria cause lymphogranuloma venereum. Chlamydia and lymphogranuloma venereum are quite different infections. Lymphogranuloma venereum causes ulcers or sores of the genital area and then invades the lymph glands in the pelvis and groin.
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Apr 2008
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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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Apr 2008
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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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Apr 2008
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Chancroid
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Queensland Health
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Chancroid is a sexually transmissible infection (STI). It is caused by a bacterium (Haemophilus ducreyi) which causes ulcers of the genitals. You get chancroid by sexual contact with a person who has ulcers or sores due to this disease. Chancroid is rare in Australia. In Australia, it occurs only in people who have travelled or lived in these areas and have become infected there.
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Apr 2008
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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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Apr 2008
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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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Apr 2008
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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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Apr 2008
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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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Feb 2008
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Thinking about having sex for the first time
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Inspire Foundation
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There is no right or wrong time to become sexually active - it varies for each person. This factsheet includes information about why you might or might not decide to become sexually active, facts about first time sex and what happens after you have sex.
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Feb 2008
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Thinking about having sex?
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Inspire Foundation
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This fact sheet has information about deciding when to have a sexual relationship and having safe sex.
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Feb 2008
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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. If you have trichomoniasis, you will need antibiotics to clear up the infection.
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Jan 2008
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Safer sex
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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If you're sexually active or thinking about having sex, it's important to have information that will help you make the right choices. Many young people know that if they are ready for sex and are considering having sex, it's really important to make sure it is safer sex.
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Dec 2007
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Dams
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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A dam, or dental dam, can be used during oral sex - involving contact between the mouth and labia, vagina or anus - to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a thin sheet of latex that covers the genital area.
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Nov 2007
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Protecting against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Protection against sexually transmitted disease (STD). Medical information about protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STI) and pictures of types of sexually transmitted diseases.
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Nov 2007
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Student factsheet
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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| Description: |
Sexually active adolescents are particularly at risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection. Bacterial infections, viral infections (including HIV/AIDS), candidiasis, lice and scabies are discussed.
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Oct 2007
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