![]() ![]() Gonorrhoea Neisseria gonorrhoea is the second most common bacterial STI in the United Kingdom. Certain genital HPV infections can cause cervical cancer, other cancers and genital warts. Genital warts There are many (over 100) types of Human papillomavirus (HPV), around 40 of which are sexually acquired and can infect the genital tract. Further episodes of these symptoms can occur from time to time as recurrent episodes. Symptoms can start with mild soreness and groups of small painful blisters appearing on the genitals and surrounding areas. Genital herpes Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is the most common ulcerative sexually transmitted disease in the UK. ![]() Highest rates are seen in young people aged under 25 years. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are diseases that can be transmitted by unprotected sex, and include:Ĭhlamydia Genital Chlamydia trachomatis is the most commonly diagnosed STI in the United Kingdom. ![]() However chronic hepatitis C results in long-term liver damage for about 20% of those infected.Īn estimated 4,000 people are infected in Northern Ireland with most unaware of their infection. Most people who are infected have mild or no symptoms initially, so are often unaware of their infection. It is acquired mostly through blood-to-blood contact, although a small number may be sexually acquired. The hepatitis C virus was first identified in 1989. Chronic hepatitis B may lead to severe liver damage. Of those infected, 5–10% will develop chronic hepatitis B, more likely in those infected as children.Ĭhronic Hepatitis B is most commonly acquired through perinatal, sexual or household/social contact in countries with high or intermediate prevalence of chronic infection. Acute infection may be asymptomatic or cause a mild to severe hepatitis. sharing of needles and other equipment by injecting drug users (IDUs), ‘needlestick’ injuries, sharing of razors/toothbrushes). There is a vaccine available to prevent hepatitis B infection, which should be given to all individuals who are at risk from hepatitis B infection.Īcute hepatitis B is acquired most commonly in the UK through vaginal or anal intercourse but is also acquired as a result of blood-to-blood contact (e.g. The hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) and can also cause long term liver damage. The immediate public health challenges remain consistent across the UK: increasing incidence and prevalence of HIV early identification of those infected rising costs of care inequalities in disease distribution and determinants and the associated mortality and long-term morbidity. Transmission of HIV is predominantly through sexual intercourse, although it can also be transmitted by blood-to-blood contact and from an HIV-infected mother at birth.
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