"411" on Sexually Transmitted Infections

Did you know that there are more than 12 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STI) a year? Did you know there are three to four million STI’s among teens a year? This feature is designed to provide you with the latest "411" on sexually transmitted infections and ways to protect yourself. Check it out.

What are STIs?
STIs are infectious and contagious bacteria, viruses, or parasites which are spread from one person to another primarily through sexual contact.

STIs To Know
What do you know about STIs? Here are some STIs you should know about.

• Herpes
• Genital HPV
• Syphilis
• Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• Pubic Lice (Crabs)
• Trichomoniasis
• Hepatitis B

Other Infections That Can Be Spread Through Sexual Contact (These infections are spread by having sex, but can also be spread other ways, too.)

• Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
• Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
• Scabies
• Molluscum Contagiosum (MC)

Preventing STIs
Want some basic information about prevention? If so, check this out.

Questions?
For more information on sexually transmitted infections, you can call the following hotlines. All calls are confidential.

CDC National STD Hotline (English) - 1 (800) 227-8922
CDC National STD Hotline (Spanish) - 1 (800) 344-7432
CDC National STD Hotline (TTY) - 1 (800) 243-7889
National Herpes Hotline - 1 (919) 361-8488