Nov 24, 2025 · Sexual health cannot be defined, understood or made operational without a broad consideration of sexuality, which underlies important behaviours and outcomes related to sexual …

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They are spread mainly by sexual contact. STIs are caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites. A sexually …

Sep 10, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), providing information on the scope of the problem, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and WHO's work in this area.

Dec 22, 2015 · Why are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) of particular concern for pregnant women? Some infections—such as Zika, gonorrhea, chlamydia, …

Jul 26, 2025 · WHO has released new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) guidance and policy implementation data, ahead of the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal. The new guidelines …

Mar 12, 2024 · Sexually transmitted diseases are infections spread mainly by contact with genitals or bodily fluids. Also called STDs, STIs or venereal disease, sexually transmitted infections are caused …

Mar 30, 2022 · There are over 30 different sexually transmissible bacteria, viruses and parasites. Several STIs, particularly HIV and syphilis, can be transmitted through blood products and tissue …

Treatment for sexually transmitted infections usually consists of one of the following, depending on the infection: Antibiotics. Antibiotics, often in a single dose, can cure many STIs caused by bacteria or …

Dec 16, 2025 · Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection. A parasite causes it. The parasite can spread through genital touching and sex without a condom. In women, trichomoniasis …

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) STDs, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are typically caused by bacteria or viruses and are passed from person to person during sexual contact …