Sexually Transmitted Infections

Apart from the HI virus, which causes AIDS, there are a large number of other sexually transmitted infections.

Syphilis etc.
The majority sexually transmitted sexually transmitted infections can be successfully treated, but not all of them are harmless. Condoms, Femidom® and Dental Dams reduce the risk of infection.
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Chlamydia
Chlamydial infection is caused by bacteria (Chlamydia trachomatis); it is among the most common sexually transmitted infections in Europe.
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Syphilis
Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and can progress chronically. Left untreated, syphilis leads to serious health complications.
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Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
The sexually transmitted infection lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is caused by subtypes of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Until the early 2000s, LGV was very rare in Switzerland. Since then, however, there has been an increase in infections, particularly among HIV-positive men who have sex with men.
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Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea, colloquially known as the clap, is one of the most widespread sexually transmitted infections worldwide. It is caused by bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus).
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Herpes
Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus, of which there are two types. Type 1 mostly causes oral herpes (cold sores), type 2 is the principal cause of genital herpes. As a general rule, however, both types of the virus can be found on all parts of the body. The prevalence of herpes is very high: roughly 90% of the adult population are carriers of the type 1 virus, and 10% to 30% are carriers of the type 2 virus.
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an infectious inflammation of the liver that is triggered by the hepatitis B virus.
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Mpox
The Mpox virus is transmitted through close contact. In most cases, it heals without problems. In some cases, however, complications can arise.
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Human papillomavirus (HPV)
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is fairly common; it infects the skin or the mucous membrane. There are many different types of HPV, which can trigger different illnesses. Some types of HPV can cause pre-cancer or cancer if the infection persists for a long time.
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is an infectious inflammation of the liver that is triggered by the hepatitis A virus.
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is an infectious inflammation of the liver that is triggered by the hepatitis C virus.
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Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal discharge. It is an infection that can be caused by various bacteria. Bacterial vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted infection. It can be triggered by disruption in the vaginal environment. Some women suffer from persistent problems with recurring bacterial vaginosis.
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Fungal Infections
Mycoses are caused by an overgrowth of fungi. The most common vaginal type of infection is candida.
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Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is the name of the infection that is caused by trichomonads. Trichomonads are parasites.
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