Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs have a new name. They are now called “sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs)”. The word “infection” is more accurate because there may not be any symptoms.
Transmission of STBBIs
Find out how STBBIs are transmitted (sexual contact, tattooing, piercing, from a pregnant person to their baby) and how to avoid transmission.
How to protect yourself against STBBIs
Find out about the different ways to avoid getting a sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection.
Living with an STBBI
Find out what you can do when you have an STBBI, in particular how to take care of your health, avoid spreading the infection and let your partners know in order to break the chain of transmission.
STBBIs and pregnancy
Learn about screening and treatment for STBBIs during pregnancy as well as the possible consequences of an untreated STBBI on the pregnancy or the baby’s health.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. People with chlamydia most often do not show symptoms.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is an infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. A person can have gonorrhea more than once in his or her life.
Hepatitis A, B and C
Hepatitis A, B and C are inflammations of the liver caused by different viruses. They can be spread many ways, including through sex.
Genital herpes
Genital herpes is an infection caused by the Herpes simplex. People with genital herpes remain infected for the rest of their lives.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is an infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. People infected with LGV do not always show symptoms.
Syphilis
Syphilis is an infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. A person may be infected without knowing it.
Last update: June 22, 2016