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Syphilis alternates between times when it is active and inactive. When syphilis is active, there may be symptoms. When the infection is inactive, no symptoms appear even though you still have syphilis. Syphilis can be cured with...
Antibiotics cannot cure STIs caused by viruses such as herpes simplex (HSV), genital warts (HPV) or HIV. There are many different types of antibiotics and it is important to get the right antibiotis. It is not a good idea to take...
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...
People have different preferences with how they enjoy giving and/or receiving oral sex, and some people do not enjoy oral sex. It is helpful to talk with your partners about your sexual needs and desires. Oral sex and STIs Some STIs can be...
A new condom should be used every time you have sex, with each new partner, and when switching from anal to oral or vaginal/internal genital penetration. The condom should be applied before sexual contact occurs. Condoms can be used...
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...
The BC Centre for Disease Control tracks the number of cases of reportable STIs over time to see if there are increases or decreases in infection rates. In 2017, there were 15,426 cases of chlamydia and 2,654 cases of gonorrhea diagnosed...
STIs do not affect everyone in the population equally. It is important to remember that while some groups are more affected by certain STIs than others, sexual behaviours ultimately determine a person’s individual risk for an STI. STI data...
Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be done at a public health unit, health clinic or doctor’s office. A visit may take between 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the clinic and what tests you need. It may be helpful to...
Reportable STIs In BC, some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are reportable to public health. Reportable STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. Genital chlamydia is the most commonly reported STI in BC and the...
If you have just found out that you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you are not alone. The majority of people who are sexually active will get at least one STI in their lifetime. It’s common to have questions. For more...
Any information shared with a health care provider is confidential, including test results. When you go for STI testing, you may be asked for personal information such as your name, birth date, Medical Services Plan (BC Care Card) number,...