In 2017, STI rates in the U.S. reached a record high 2.29 million cases!
SOURCE: CDC.GOV
Sexually Transmitted Infections, aka STIs, are super common! They're manageable, treatable, and definitely worth talking about. Here you'll find ways to avoid, detect, and treat STIs to keep you and the people you care about safe.
In 2017, STI rates in the U.S. reached a record high 2.29 million cases!
SOURCE: CDC.GOV
Chlamydia and gonorrhea rates among 15-25 are the highest of any age group in Dallas.
SOURCE: CDC.GOV
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Learn More >There are several kinds of hepatitis, but hepatitis B is the one most likely to be transmitted sexually.
Learn More >Chancroid is a bacterial STI that is only spread through sexual contact. It causes painful ulcers or sores in the genital region.
Learn More >Trichomoniasis is the most common curable STI. It is a protozoan infection that can be treated with antibiotics.
Learn More >HPV is the most common STD and at least 50% of sexually active people will get it at some time in their lives.
Learn More >There is no cure for herpes, but certain meds can shorten and prevent outbreaks when taken regularly. Herpes can be transmitted through oral, anal, vaginal sex and through skin-to-skin contact of the infected areas.
Learn More >Gonorrhea is at an all-time high in Dallas County compared to 10 years ago. HIVSTIProfiles2017.pdf
Learn More >BV is a vaginal infection caused by an imbalance of bacteria. It can be spread through both sexual, or non-sexual contact.
Learn More >If caught early, syphilis can be treated and cured easily with a round of antibiotics.
Learn More >Scabies are parasites that infect the skin. They can be passed just through skin-to-skin contact of any kind, sexual or not.
Learn More >Pubic lice are parasites that can cause itching, blue spots and sores in the infected area.
Learn More >PID is caused by bacteria which often stem from another STD such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
Learn More >MPC is caused by other STDs such as chlamydia or gonorrhea and may be treatable with antibiotics.
Learn More >Molluscum Contagiosum is caused by a virus and will usually go away on its own within a year even without treatment.
Learn More >LGV is fairly uncommon and is most often spread through unprotected anal sex.
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