STI
Transmitted through intimacy
STI stands for sexually transmitted infection—a disease passed between people through sexual contact.
The term has largely replaced STD (sexually transmitted disease) in medical contexts, reflecting that many such conditions are asymptomatic infections rather than diseases with active symptoms.
Common STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and HIV: You should get tested for STIs regularly.
Spirochete-caused venereal infection
- gonorrheaSexually transmitted bacterial disease
- chlamydiaBacterial venereal infection
- herpesChronic blister-causing virus
- HIVAIDS-causing retrovirus
HPV · hepatitis · trichomoniasis · mycoplasma · candidiasis · scabies · pubic lice · genital warts
Evaluative selection process
- testingExamining to evaluate
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- pelvic examInternal reproductive organ inspection
symptoms · lesions · discharge · burning · itching · sores · outbreak · asymptomatic
Contraceptive barrier device
- safe sexPrecautionary intimate practices
- PrEPHIV prevention medication
- HPV vaccineImmunization against papillomavirus
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
monogamy · dental dams · regular testing · sex education · contraception · barrier methods · counseling · awareness campaigns
Outpatient treatment facility
- sexual healthCare of intimate functions
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
- urologyUrinary tract medicine
- public healthCommunity-level disease prevention
epidemiology · contact tracing · confidentiality · stigma · counseling · patient education · harm reduction · outreach
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- antiviralsMedicines that inhibit viruses
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
- doxycyclineTetracycline-class antimicrobial medication
acyclovir · antiretroviral · cure · management · resistance · follow-up · adherence
Physical intimacy between people
- unprotected sexIntercourse without contraception
- bodily fluidsLiquids produced by organisms
- mother-to-childBetween parent and offspring
- needle sharingUsing another's injection equipment
anal sex · oral sex · vaginal sex · mucous membrane · skin-to-skin · perinatal · asymptomatic spread
syphilis
Spirochete-caused venereal infection
- gonorrheaSexually transmitted bacterial disease
- chlamydiaBacterial venereal infection
- herpesChronic blister-causing virus
HIV · HPV · hepatitis · trichomoniasis · mycoplasma · candidiasis · scabies · pubic lice · genital warts
screening
Evaluative selection process
- testingExamining to evaluate
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
pelvic exam · symptoms · lesions · discharge · burning · itching · sores · outbreak · asymptomatic · window period
condoms
Contraceptive barrier device
- safe sexPrecautionary intimate practices
- PrEPHIV prevention medication
- HPV vaccineImmunization against papillomavirus
abstinence · monogamy · dental dams · regular testing · sex education · contraception · barrier methods · counseling · awareness campaigns · disclosure
clinic
Outpatient treatment facility
- sexual healthCare of intimate functions
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
- urologyUrinary tract medicine
public health · epidemiology · contact tracing · confidentiality · stigma · counseling · patient education · harm reduction · outreach · Planned Parenthood
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- antiviralsMedicines that inhibit viruses
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
doxycycline · acyclovir · antiretroviral · cure · management · resistance · follow-up · adherence
sexual contact
Physical intimacy between people
- unprotected sexIntercourse without contraception
- bodily fluidsLiquids produced by organisms
- mother-to-childBetween parent and offspring
needle sharing · anal sex · oral sex · vaginal sex · mucous membrane · skin-to-skin · perinatal · asymptomatic spread
- infectionsviral infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasitic infection, bacteremia
- Medical AbbreviationsBP, CBC, CPR, CT, DNA
- Philippine EducationUP, PUP, Adamson, universities, colleges
- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, childbirth, male infertility, fertility rates
- Gun MakersSmith & Wesson, Glock, Beretta, Colt, Ruger
- STIschlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, herpes, syphilis
Pathogen spread by inhalation
respiratory infection · waterborne disease · foodborne illness · contagious disease · genetic disorder
Care of intimate functions
sexual wellness · reproductive health · clean bill of health
- STI testExam for transmitted infections
- STI preventionBlocking intimate disease spread
- sti screening