Sexually Transmitted Infections or STIs have been well known for over hundreds of years. In the past, these infections are mostly been referred as Sexually Transmitted Diseases or STDs. Until in 1990's, it is commonly known as Venereal Diseases or VDs. In recent years, it is preferred as Sexually Transmitted Infections or STIs as it has a broader range of meaning; a person may be infected and may potentially infect others.
Mode of Transmissions:
STIs may be transmitted by human by human sexual behaviors including:
- Vaginal Intercourse
- Oral Sex
- Anal Sex
- IV Drug Needles (after it was used by an infected person or sharing needles)
- Childbirth
- Breastfeeding
BACTERIAL:
- Chancroid (Haemophilus ducreyi)
- Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis)
- Gonorrhea (Neissera gonorrhoeae) colloquially known as "the clap"
- Granuloma Inguinale (Klebsiella granulomatis)
- Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)
- Viral Hepatitis
- Herpes simplex (Herpes simplex virus 1,2)
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Molluscum Contagiosum Virus (MCV)
- Crab louse (Pthirus pubis) colloquially known as "carbs" or "pubic lice"
- Scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei)
- Trichomoniasis (Trichomonas vaginalis) colloquially known as "trich"
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