Sexually transmitted diseases and their testing

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted through sexual contact. They should always be treated as early as possible.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) should always be treated as early as possible. Diseases caused by bacteria can be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms of diseases caused by viruses can also be treated. Sexually transmitted diseases and genital skin diseases are included in the area of expertise of dermatologists.

Basic facts about sexually transmitted diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted through sexual contact.
Sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacteria include chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhoea and Mycoplasma genitalium.
The most common viral STDs are genital herpes and HPV (papillomavirus-induced condyloma ), whereas hepatitis and HIV infection are less common.

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Sexually transmitted diseases and genital skin diseases are included in the area of expertise of dermatologists.

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More information about sexually transmitted diseases

Protect yourself from STDs

Condoms protect against STDs. Read more about contraception and the various methods of contraception.

Do you suspect a sexually transmitted disease or would like to get tested?

If you have had unprotected sex and are considering the possibility of a sexually transmitted disease, come to our laboratory for tests.

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The expert for this article was Veli-Jukka Anttila, a specialist in infectious diseases and internal medicine.

Sexually transmitted diseases and their testing

Basic facts about sexually transmitted diseases

Services

More information about sexually transmitted diseases

Protect yourself from STDs

Do you suspect a sexually transmitted disease or would like to get tested?

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Symptoms and treatment of chlamydia

Syphilis

Symptoms and treatment of gonorrhoea

Symptoms and treatment of genital warts or condyloma

Symptoms and treatment of mycoplasma genitalium

Genital herpes – symptoms and treatment

Symptoms and treatment of genital warts or condyloma

Information about human papillomavirus (HPV)

HIV and AIDS