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NSU (non-specific urethritis)
BBC — Non-specific urethritis (NSU) is a sexually transmitted infection that occurs in men. Non-specific urethritis (NSU) is also sometimes known as non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU). It describes inflammation of the urethra (the tube in the penis that ...More…
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HIV and AIDS in children
BBC — Most children with the disease are infected in the womb or during birth. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a chronic, life-threatening condition. AIDS occurs when the HIV ...More…
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Genital warts
BBC — Genital warts are the most common sexually transmitted infection diagnosed in genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics. Genital warts are caused by infection with the human papilloma virus. The strains of this virus that cause genital warts are ...More…
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HIV and AIDS
BBC — The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects and gradually destroys immune system cells, reducing the body's protection against infection and cancers. HIV causes infection that can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). In the UK, ...More…
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Chlamydia trachomatis
BBC — Chlamydia is one of the most common and easily treated sexually transmitted infections, yet it often goes unnoticed until it has seriously affected a person's fertility. Here are the symptoms to watch out for and the treatments ...More…
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Gonorrhoea
BBC — Infection with gonorrhoea is increasing in the UK. We look at the best ways to prevent infection, common symptoms and treatment. Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection and both men and women can become infected. It's possible to ...More…
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Genital herpes
BBC — A guide to the sexually transmitted infection genital herpes Thousands of genital herpes cases are diagnosed in the UK each year. We look at the best ways to prevent this sexually transmitted infection, the symptoms and how they can be ...More…
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Trichomonas vaginalis
BBC — This sexually transmitted infection, which can affect men and women, is caused by a tiny parasite and is also known as trichomoniasis. Trichomonas causes infection in the vagina in women and in the urethra in men. Rarely, the infection can be ...More…
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HIV and AIDS
BBC — The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects and gradually destroys immune system cells, reducing the body's protection against infection and cancers. HIV causes infection that can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). In the UK, ...More…