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When you are diagnosed with a reportable STI, anyone you have had sexual contact with or shared drug equipment with needs to be notified that they have been exposed to a communicable infection.  This is sometimes called ‘contact...

If you have one of these STIs, you may be wondering about how this will affect your sex life. Some common concerns include how to manage symptoms and how to talk to partners. Some people feel sad, angry, fearful or uncertain about what...

What you can say “I need to let you know I have the virus that causes _______. I use condoms, but let's talk about it”. “Before we have sex, I need to tell you something.  I found out I have _______.” “This is hard for me to talk...

PRICK! is a private and confidential on-the-spot STI and HIV testing event for all guys who like guys. Our definition of ‘guy’ includes: bi, cis, curious, gay, male, non-binary, queer, questioning, straight, trans, two-spirit, and all...

You can print off the checklist provided below (under Additional Resources) and bring it with you on your next visit to your health care provider. Call ahead if you have questions about: If you need to bring ID, such as BC driver’s...

What is more reliable for STI testing - an STI clinic or a family doctor?
Hi there, what STI's are tested in a generic STI blood/urine testing?
Can you transmit an STI or get an STI even if you use a condom?
DOes Lifelabs test for STI include hepatitis C
Did an sti check where can i see the results
can a man get a sti from oral sex?

CRNBC Certified Practices The College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) implemented CRNBC STI Certified Nursing Practice in 2010.  Certified practice supports independent diagnosis and treatment of certain STI within the...

Revision process The College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC) STI DST review process was initiated by the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) in February 2013.  A provincial working group (PWG) was established to form a collaborative...

How are you notified if a sexual partner develops a STI after your relationship has ended. I received an automated call advising me that I should get tested for STI's - which were then listed ... is this how BC Centre for Disease Control...
Can a sti be obtained from body fluids contacting between two people who have no outside partners but go back and forth between anal and vaginal sex at the same time

Background A recent survey at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) assessed client perspectives on the implementation of electronic health records (EHR) at the BCCDC Provincial Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) clinic. An EHR...

Background Clinicians face an increasing need to communicate with patients through digital technology, like email and text, to improve efficiency and convenience for both patient and care provider.  In response to requests from patients...

Other than STI risks when giving a bbbj (i.e.chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV, herpes and syphilis ), are there other health risks (for example, throat infection, throat cancer or other non-STI health risks)? Other than condoms, are there...

The Pacific AIDS Network is giving you the opportunity to learn about BC’s online STI testing program, GetCheckedOnline. Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM PST Register here Dr. Mark Gilbert of the BC Centre for Disease...

Genital Chlamydia In 2014, the rate of genital chlamydia increased to 288.4 per 100,000 population, continuing the overall provincial trend of a steady increase since 1998. The highest rates were in Vancouver, Northwest and Northeast...