Sexually Transmitted Diseases
STI is an abbreviation for Sexually Transmitted Infections. This term has replaced STD (sexually transmitted disease) and VD (venereal disease). The change in terminology is more inclusive of bacteria and viruses that can be obtained from sexual content. The term "disease" usually indicates that there are signs and symptoms while actually many infections do not produce any symptoms. Unfortunately, STIs are very common in sexually active humans. Because many STIs do not result in signs or symptoms, a person may have an infection and not be aware of it. Many times, feelings of guilt, shame and embarrassment prevent individuals from seeking screening. Keep in mind that all medical consultations are strictly confidential and non-judgmental. All sexually active persons should be screened for STIs.
Facts about Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection
US Center for Disease Control
American Social Health Association
Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection
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American Social Health Association
Herpes Virus (HSV), a sexually transmitted viral infection
US Center for Disease Control
American Social Health Association
Hepatitis, a virus that can be transmitted sexually
US Center for Disease Control
American Social Health Association
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a virus that is transmitted sexually
US Center for Disease Control
American Social Health Association
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a sexually transmitted virus
US Center for Disease Control
American Social Health Association
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), an infection that may result in infertility in the female
US Center for Disease Control
American Social Health Association
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted bacterium
US Center for Disease Control
American Social Health Association
Trichomoniasis (Trich), a sexually transmitted protozoan parasite
US Center for Disease Control
American Social Health Association
For more information, you can check out the following hotlines and websites regarding STIs and support groups.
National STD Hotline
1-800-227-8922
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
1-800-CDC.INFO (232-4636)
www.cdc.gov
Herpes Resource Center
1-800-230-6039
American Social Health Association
www.ashastd.org
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
www.plannedparenthood.org
National Prevention Information Network
www.cdcnpin.org
For STI information and screening available at TAMUK, call the Student Health Center at 361-593-2904.
This page was last updated on: June 07, 2012