Sexually transmitted infections in Victoria 2000
The Department of Human Services collates data on sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in Victoria. Detailed information is collected on diagnoses of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), gonorrhoea, ... [... more]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection and it usually does not cause any symptoms. About four out of five women will be infected with HPV at some time in their life. To have a Pap smear, you need to see a doctor, ... [... more]
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Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) occurs when an infection spreads from the vagina to the cervix, endometrium (lining of the uterus) and the fallopian tubes. The infection is usually sexually transmitted. PID can lead to scarring of the fallopian ... [... more]
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Pubic lice (crabs)
Pubic lice, or crab lice, infest pubic hair. They can also sometimes affect hair of the armpit, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard and torso. Pubic lice are usually sexually transmitted through skin-to-skin contact. Lice infestation causes no serious ... [... more]
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Always use a water-based lubricant
When you use a condom in the correct way, it will give you protection against many sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as well as protecting a woman from an unwanted pregnancy. The only way to be 100% sure of not getting an STI is not having ... [... more]
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About testing
If you have had unprotected sex at some time it would be a good idea to have a check to see if you have picked up a sexually transmitted infection (STI). An STI is an infection that is passed from one person to another during sexual contact, ... [... more]
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Common STIs
While it may be unlikely that your son or daughter will tell you directly that they think they may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you may want to know what to do if STIs are part of the problems that they are having. If young people ... [... more]
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The Pill
The 'Pill', or Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP), is a popular way that women chose to protect themselves against unwanted pregnancy. It's a very reliable birth control method, but it does not prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are ... [... more]
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Chlamydia in men
Chlamydia is a very common sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. It often occurs in young adults, and affects both women and men. It is being found more and more commonly each year. Many people who have ... [... more]
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HPV and cervical cancer
Genital warts are very common sexually transmitted infections. The genital wart viruses (types of Human Papilloma viruses or HPVs) are different from the viruses that cause the warts that people get on their hands and feet. Many people have HPV ... [... more]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection and it usually does not cause any symptoms. About four out of five women will be infected with HPV at some time in their life. To have a Pap smear, you need to see a doctor, ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection and it usually does not cause any symptoms. About four out of five women will be infected with HPV at some time in their life. To have a Pap smear, you need to see a doctor, ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
