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    • 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
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