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STIs/HIV

PrEP & PEP: Preventing HIV

      PrEP PEP What is it? Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily medication that helps prevent HIV. Post-exposure […]

What to expect when getting an STI test?

How do I know if I should be tested for STIs? If you are having sex, you should be tested […]

Hepatitis B

What is it? Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by a virus. Hepatitis B is highly contagious.   Who […]

HPV & Genital Warts

What is it? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common group of viral infections that can infect the skin. HPV can […]

Chlamydia

What is it? Chlamydia is a very common bacterial infection that can infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus,  urethra, eyes, […]

Gonorrhea

What is it?  A bacterial infection that can infect the penis, vagina, rectum, eyes, and throat. Sometimes called “The Clap”. […]

HIV (AIDS)

What is it? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and is a virus that weakens the immune system so the […]

Syphilis

What is it? Syphilis is a bacterial infection spread through sex. Who does it affect? In 2017, there were over […]

Herpes

What is it?    Herpes is caused by a virus and leads to blisters and sores in infected areas. There […]

Trichomoniasis

What is it? Trichomoniasis, also called “Trich” is a very common infection caused by a parasite. It infects women in the […]



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