HIV is probably the best-known sexually transmitted virus. If left untreated, HIV weakens the immune system. The body's own defences no longer work and AIDS breaks out. Although HIV cannot be cured today, it can be treated very well: AIDS is prevented. The drugs reduce the number of viruses to such an extent that people with HIV do not pass on the virus under effective therapy, not even during sex.

• eastWhat is HIV?
• eastPrimary infection
• eastHow is HIV transmitted?
• eastTesting for HIV
• eastTherapy

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) encompass a wide range of viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. They are primarily transmitted through sex or close, intimate contact. There are also other infections and diseases that are relevant to sexual health.

• eastBacterial vaginosis
• eastChlamydia
• eastGonorrhoea (clap)
• eastPubic lice (crabs)
• eastHerpes (HSV)
• eastHepatitis A
• eastHepatitis B
• eastHepatitis C
• eastHepatitis D
• eastScabies
• eastMpox (monkeypox)
• eastMycoplasma genitalium
• eastHuman papillomavirus (HPV)
• eastCandidiasis
• eastSyphilis
• eastTrichomoniasis

Here you will find information on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Topics from the areas of (sexual) health, everyday life, society and law briefly explained. Is a topic missing? Contact us and let us know your concerns.

• eastHIV: Data on HIV and AIDS
• eastHIV: Human rights
• eastHIV: Legal aspects
• eastHIV: Discrimination Reporting
• eastAlcohol and other substances
• eastCasual Sex
• eastPaying for sex
• eastPrEP: cost coverage by health insurance
• eastSex outside Switzerland
• eastSexuality and orientation
• eastTrans people
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