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Bacterial vaginosisBacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age and affects 30% of women globally (1).2/10/2021
Candidiasis (Vulvovaginal)Candidiasis is usually endogenous in origin and is not considered to be a sexually transmitted infection. Causative species: 80-90% Candida albicans. Non-albicans species - e.g C. glabrata2/3/2021
ChlamydiaChlamydia infections are usually asymptomatic in both men and women. Infection in men can cause urethritis with discharge and dysuria and can lead to epididymo-orchitis. In women infection can cause cervicitis with vaginal discharge and post coita2/4/2021
Epididymo-orchitisEpididymo-orchitis is a clinical syndrome consisting of pain, swelling and inflammation of the epididymii and testes.2/4/2021
GonorrhoeaGonococcal infection can lead to cervicitis, urethritis and proctitis. Pharyngeal, cervical and anorectal infections are often asymptomatic. Men with gonococcal urethritis will usually present with a purulent discharge and dysuria within 2-7 days of expos2/4/2021
HerpesGenital Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection may be acquired from either symptomatic or asymptomatic partners, and from either genital or oral sexual contact. About 70% is caused by HSV type 2 but an increasing number of genital infections are due to HSV 2/4/2021
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) in MSM LGV is uncommon in developed countries, however, cases have occurred among men who have sex with men (MSM). Most of these men have presented with symptomatic proctitis. Typical symptoms include anorectal pain, discharge, tenesmus, and constipation. Asympt2/4/2021
Molluscum contagiosumMolluscum contagiosum Is due to a poxvirus infection of the skin. It is a benign spontaneously resolving infection lasting months and occasionally up to 2 years. It is common in young children, where lesions occur anywhere on the body (including genital2/4/2021
Mycoplasma genitaliumMycoplasma genitalium (Mg) is a sexually transmitted bacterium that is difficult to culture and detection relies on the use of PCR assays. It is a cause of urethritis in men, cervicitis in women, and rectal infection. In women it can lead to pelvic inflam2/4/2021
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) comprises a spectrum of inflammatory disorders of the upper female genital tract, including any combination of endometritis, salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess, and pelvic peritonitis. PID can lead to infertility...2/4/2021
ProctitisProctitis, or inflammation of the anal canal and distal rectum, can be infective or non infective. Sexually acquired proctitis is commonly asymptomatic but when symptoms are present they usually include pain with or without discharge and bleeding.2/4/2021
Pubic liceHuman lice are responsible for the infestations pediculosis capitis, pediculosis corporis and pediculosis pubis. Transmission is through contact with infested humans, clothing, combs or bed linen.Pubic lice or crab lice (Phthirus pubis) are usually transm2/4/2021
ScabiesScabies is an infestation of the skin by the burrowing mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Infestation is easily spread through direct skin-to-skin contact with sexual partners and household members, and may also occur by sharing clothing, towels and bedding.2/5/2021
STI ScreeningThe type of tests required to screen individuals for STI depends on the sexual history and risk behviour of the individual. The risk of a patient having a particular STI depends on the type of sexual behaviour that has occurred (such as unprotected anal..2/5/2021
SyphilisSyphilis is caused by the spirochaete Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is categorized into early infection (less than 2 years duration), which includes primary, secondary and early latent disease, and late infection (more than 2 years duration)...2/5/2021
Trichomoniasis VaginalisTrichomoniasis in women typically causes a frothy, yellow-green vaginal discharge. It can cause cervical inflammation: “strawberry cervix”. It is an uncommon cause of symptomatic urethritis in men2/5/2021
Urethritis in menSymptoms of urethritis in men include: urethral discomfort, discharge and dysuria. Some men will report only dysuria or discomfort without discharge. Urethritis can be classified as gonococcal and non- gonococcal urethritis (NGU).12/11/2019
Vaginal DischargeVaginal discharge is a common complaint. It can be due to a variety of reasons and may be physiological. A degree of vaginal discharge that changes with the menstrual cycle can be normal, but a change in the nature or volume of the discharge ...2/5/2021
Vulvodynia“ Vulvodynia” is a well-recognised chronic pain condition. There are 2 main subtypes. This guideline focusses on the commonest and most distressing subtype, “Localized Provoked Vestibulodynia “(LPV). It affects the vulval vestibule (around the vaginal 2/5/2021
Warts and HPV InfectionGenital infection with Human Papillomavirus virus (HPV) can result in anal or genital warts. Most HPV infection is asymptomatic.2/5/2021

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