AIDS and
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a virus that attacks the
immune system resulting in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or
AIDS.
Chancroid
A treatable bacterial infection that causes painful sores
Chlamydia
A treatable bacterial infection that can scar the fallopian tubes
affecting a woman’s ability to have children.
Crabs
Also known as pediculosis pubis, crabs are parasites or bugs that
live on the pubic hair in the genital area
Gonorrhea
A treatable bacterial infection of the penis, vagina or anus that
causes pain, or burning feeling as well as a pus-like discharge.
Also known as “the clap.”
Hepatitis
A disease that affects the liver. There are more than four types:
A and B are the most common.
Herpes
Genital herpes is a recurrent skin condition that can cause skin
irritations in the genital region (anus, vagina, penis).
Human Papillomavirus/Genital
Warts
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that affects the skin in the
genital area, as well as a female’s cervix. Depending on the
type of HPV involved, symptoms can be in the form of wart-like growths,
or abnormal cell changes.
Molluscum
Contagiosum
Molluscum Contagiosum is a skin disease that is caused by a virus,
usually causing lesions or bumps.
Nongonococcal
Urethritis (NGU)
Nongonococcol Urethritis (NGU) is a treatable bacterial infection
of the urethra (the tube within the penis) often times associated
with Chlamydia.
Pelvic Inflammatory
Disease
An infection of the female reproductive organs by Chlamydia, gonorrhea
or other bacteria. Also known as PID.
Scabies
Scabies is a treatable skin disease that is caused by a parasite.
Syphilis
A treatable bacterial infection that can spread throughout the body
and affect the heart, brain, nerves. Also known as “syph”
Vaginitis
Caused by different germs including yeast and trichomoniasis, vaginitis
is an infection of the vagina resulting in itching, burning, vaginal
discharge and an odd odor.
