Sexually Transmitted Infections
Home Glossary Disclaimer Site map	I have put this page together mainly for my own reference. While it may be helpful for you, this is not an official source of information; the links at right contain authoritative information. Infection spread by female symptoms male symptoms consequences treatment chlamydia vaginal or anal sex no symptoms, or a yellowish vaginal discharge, pain when urinating, abdominal pain, pain during sex no symptoms, or an itchy urethra, stinging when urinating, cloudy discharge can lead to infertility if left untreated antibiotics genital warts skin-skin contact, vaginal, anal, and/or oral sex wart-like swellings on the genitals and anus which can be flat, invisible, and/or painless possibly linked to some cancers treatable gonorrhoea vaginal, anal, and/or oral sex usually none often none, or a heavy pus-like discharge and irritation when urinating can lead to infertility and possibly arthritis if left untreated antibiotics hepatitis B vaginal or anal sex tiredness, jaundice, stomach pain, dark urine, pale faeces serious inflammation of the liver can be vaccinated against but not cured herpes contact with blister fluid and/or broken skin during vaginal, anal, and/or oral sex (via a cold sore) no symptoms, or painful, itchy, or tingling pimples or blisters on the genitals which heal within 10 days, and flu-like symptoms can re-occur, especially during times of stress can be treated but not cured HIV/AIDS vaginal, anal, and/or oral sex shortly after infection, flu-like symptoms may occur. Major symptoms may not appear for years. HIV leads to AIDS, which is usually fatal once AIDS develops it is usually fatal non- specific urethritis (NSU) vaginal and/or anal sex stinging when urinating stinging when urinating, clear discharge from the penis can lead to infertility if left untreated antobiotics pubic lice physical contact, or contact with infested bedding, towels, etc lice appear in pubic area and cause intense itching itching and discomfort medication applied to pubic area syphilis		See also: Relative risk of sex acts Condoms More information: Access Info Web site on STIs from The Alfred Hospital Melbourne Sexual Health Centre A health centre which offers free sexual health checks. Free and totally confidential. Check it out This site has been created to provide clear and simple information about the range of STIs (sexually transmitted infections - including HIV/AIDS) and safe sex, the best way to avoid getting or passing these on. The Drama Downunder Site with STI information Staying negative this contains information about safe-sex, sexual health, cruising, relationships, and personal issues. PEP If you think you have been exposed to HIV, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may prevent you from being infected. Dept of Human Services Safe sex page, incl a downloadable PDF Sexuality.org guide to safer sex