Sexually Transmitted Infections - Understand the Risks

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections spread through sexual contact, requiring awareness and prevention.
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Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Sexually Transmitted Infections FAQ


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How are sexually transmitted infections spread?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread predominantly by unprotected sexual contact. Some STIs can also be transmitted during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding and through infected blood or blood products. STIs have a profound impact on health.

Which parasitic infections can be sexually transmitted?

Parasitic infections that can be sexually transmitted include Many other infections not considered primarily to be STIs—including salmonellosis , shigellosis , campylobacteriosis , amebiasis , giardiasis , hepatitis (A, B, and C), Zika virus infection , monkeypox (mpox) , and cytomegalovirus infection —can be transmitted sexually.

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