Bacterial STIs
Bacteria are microscopic one-celled organisms that live everywhere. Some are dangerous because they cause infection. Others are helpful.
Through unprotected oral, anal, or vaginal sex.
Infected mothers can infect their baby during birth.
Most people have no symptoms. People who do have symptoms might experience:
- Unusual discharge from vagina, penis, or anus
- Burning sensation when peeing
- Stomach or lower back pain (females)
- Painful testicles (males)
Urine or Swab
Can cure with medication.
- Infertility (no babies)
- Pain
- Increases your risk to get other STIs if exposed to them
- Use a condom and/or dental dam every time you have oral, anal, or vaginal sex.
- Get tested at your local health centre at least once a year if you’re sexually active under age 30
- Get tested at your local health centre every 3-6 months if you or your sexual partners have more than one partner.
Through unprotected oral, anal, or vaginal sex.
Infected mothers can infect their baby during birth.
Most people have no symptoms. People who do have symptoms might experience:
- Unusual discharge from vagina, penis, or anus
- Burning sensation when peeing
- Stomach or lower back pain (females)
- Painful testicles (males)
Urine or Swab
Can cure with medication.
- Infertility (no babies)
- Pain
- Increases your risk to get other STIs if exposed to them
- Use a condom and/or dental dam every time you have oral, anal, or vaginal sex.
- Get tested at your local health centre at least once a year if you’re sexually active under age 30
- Get tested at your local health centre every 3-6 months if you or your sexual partners have more than one partner.
Through unprotected oral, anal, or vaginal sex.
Infected mothers can infect their baby during birth.
Most people do not have or notice the symptoms. People with syphilis might experience:
1st stage
- Open sores (painless)
2nd stage
- Flu-like symptoms (fever, muscle pain)
- Body rash
3rd stage
- Major damage to eyes, ears, heart
Blood
Can cure with antibiotics.
- Blindness
- Brain damage
- Heart damage
- Increases your risk to get other STIs if exposed to them
- Death
- Babies born to infected mothers can be really sick or die
- Use a condom and/or dental dam every time you have oral, anal, or vaginal sex.
- Get tested at your local health centre at least once a year if you’re sexually active under age 30
- Get tested at your local health centre every 3-6 months if you or your sexual partners have more than one partner.