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Causes Epididymitis is most often caused by STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, which are passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activates where there is an exchange of body...
If urethritis is not caused by gonorrhea, then it is called non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU). If urethritis is treated and the symptoms still continue, then it is called recurrent urethritis. Urethritis can often be cured with antibiotics....
Causes NGU is often caused by a bacterial infection (like chlamydia), but it can also be caused by a virus or protozoa. Bacterial infections can be treated and cured with antibiotics. To find out if you have NGU, you need to be examined by...
Chlamydia can be cured with antibiotics. It is the most commonly reported STI in British Columbia. Causes You get chlamydia through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities...
Gonorrhea can be cured with antibiotics. It is a common STI in British Columbia. Causes Gonorrhea is passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is an...
At A Glance There's a lot to know about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Use our convenient "STIs at a glance" chart for information on symptoms, tests and treatments. The details Click on the below links to learn...
It can be hard to tell if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Many STIs do not always show symptoms. Often, people who pass an STI to a sexual partner do not know that they have an infection. The only way to know whether or...
A PDF version of the Epididymitis topic page on SmartSexResource. Last updated February 2019.
Background The BC Center for Disease Control (BCCDC) Clinical Prevention Services (CPS) STI Education and Clinical Leadership teams develop and maintain the competencies and evidenced-based nursing DSTs for STI certified and non-certified...