Sexually Transmitted Infections

There are numerous sexually transmitted infections that can be acquired through direct and indirect sexual contact. Some can be acquired through exposure to contaminated blood and body secretions, intravenous drug use, tattoos and body piercing with non-sterile/unclean needles and at the time of birth (mother to baby contact during pregnancy and/or delivery).

The following is a list of some of the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) with links to PHAC (the Public Health Agency of Canada) Fact Sheets:

• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Trichomonas
• Syphilis
• Pubic Lice and Scabies
• Genital Herpes
• Hepatitis B
• HIV / AIDS

Last reviewed: January 20, 2011