other STI

• Genital warts 

  Caused by virus, human papillomavirus 

  Passed during intercourse
• Genital warts 

  Flat / raised / cauliflower-like growths

  Usually found on genital area (vagina, labia, cervix, penis), but can be in anus or throat 

  As warts are inside vagina / penis there is a risk of being infected by person who is unaware of infection
• Genital warts

  Infection can be passed to baby during birth
• Trichomoniasis

  Infection caused by protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis 

  Spread through vaginal intercourse
• Trichomoniasis

  Causes inflammation of mucous membranes of vagina and urethra (men) 

  In women it causes vaginal discharge and severe vaginal itch 

  In men it often has no symptoms
• Trichomoniasis

  Can be cured quickly with antibiotics 
• Pubic lice

  Insects called Phthirus pubis 

  Broader than they are long 

  Transmitted through sexual contact - not necessary 
• Pubic lice

  Usually confined to pubic and anal area, can be found in chest and armpit of very hairy people 
• Pubic lice

  Cause intense itching in genital area due to allergy reaction to lice or faeces 
• Pubic lice

  Treated using lotions that kill insects and eggs 
• Scabies

  Caused by a mite, Sarcoptes scabei 

  Transmitted through sexual contact - not necessary
• Scabies

  Prefer genital region, wrists and finger webs 

  Cause intense itching especially at night, caused by sensitivity to mite or faeces
• Scabies

  Treated using lotions that kill mite and eggs