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Type
Disease
Bacterial
Chancroid Chancroid Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi, which causes painful genital sores. In developed countries, chancroid is rare. In 2018, only 3 cases of... read more
Chlamydial urethritis and cervicitis Chlamydial and Other Nongonococcal Infections Chlamydial infections include sexually transmitted diseases of the urethra, cervix, and rectum that are caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. These bacteria can also infect the membranes... read more
Gonorrhea Gonorrhea Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which infect the lining of the urethra, cervix, rectum, and throat or the membranes that cover the front... read more
Granuloma inguinale Granuloma Inguinale Granuloma inguinale is a rare sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Klebsiella granulomatis. It leads to chronic inflammation and scarring of the genitals. Granuloma inguinale... read more
Lymphogranuloma venereum Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It causes painful, swollen lymph nodes in the groin and sometimes infection of the rectum. Lymphogranuloma... read more
Syphilis Syphilis Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. Syphilis can occur in three stages of symptoms, separated by periods of apparent good health. It begins... read more
Viral
Genital herpes simplex Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections Herpes simplex virus infection causes recurring episodes of small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on the skin, mouth, lips (cold sores), eyes, or genitals. This very contagious viral infection... read more
Genital warts Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes warts. Some types of HPV cause skin warts, and other types cause genital warts (growths in or around the vagina, penis, or rectum). Infection with some HPV... read more (caused by the human papillomavirus)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a viral infection that progressively destroys certain white blood cells and can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is transmitted... read more or AIDS
Molluscum contagiosum Molluscum Contagiosum Molluscum contagiosum is a contagious skin infection caused by a poxvirus that causes pink or white, dome-shaped, and smooth or waxy bumps to form. This infection is caused by a poxvirus. The... read more (caused by a poxvirus)
Parasitic (protozoan)
Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease of the vagina or urethra that is caused by the protozoa Trichomonas vaginalis and that causes vaginal irritation and discharge and sometimes... read more
Arthropod
Pubic lice infestation Pubic lice Lice infestation is a parasitic skin infestation caused by tiny wingless insects. Lice spread most frequently through close person-to-person contact. People with lice usually have severe itching... read more
Scabies Scabies Infestation Scabies is a parasitic skin infestation caused by mites. Scabies usually spreads from person to person through physical contact. People with scabies have severe itching, even though there are... read more (due to burrowing mites)
