STI Directory

Chlamydia is one of the most common bacterial sexually transmitted diseases.

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoea.

Syphilis is a chronic bacterial infection by the bacterium Treponema Pallidum.

HIV is a blood-borne virus that can be passed on through unprotected sex.

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver due to which is commonly spread through blood transfusion.

Chlamydia is one of the most common bacterial sexually transmitted diseases.

Chlamydia testing rates among young people

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection (STI) that can be easily treated if detected early. Symptoms may not always be present, so regular sexual health check-ups are recommended for individuals at risk.

We live in testing times

Pathology, imaging and other tests have an essential role in the diagnosis and screening for disease in medical practice.

STD Screening: The Basics

Everyone who is sexually active should be screened for STDs at some point — but which tests, and when, depend on your personal risk factors.

Sex, condoms and having ‘that’ chat with a new partner

Almost half of 16-24s say they don’t use a condom when sleeping with someone for the first time. But why?

2017 Annual STI report