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Information on sexually transmitted infections (STI's), also called sexually transmitted diseases or STD's, including signs and symptoms, treatment option to protect yourself and STI clinics in your province.
Most experts agree that having unprotected oral sex is not as risky as having unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse. But oral sex is not risk free. Read on to see who is at risk and what increases the risk of HIV getting into your bloodstream.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Links to a variety of resources on sexually transmitted diseases
Source: Canadian Health Network
STI's are caused by different organisms, usually bacteria or viruses, and have a wide variety of symptoms. Some can be cured with antibiotics. Others cannot be cured, only controlled. This link provides an overview on the most common infections including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, genital herpes and Human Papilloma virus (HPV).
Source: Government of Ontario
Information and additional resources on sexually transmitted diseases.
Source: Health Canada
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