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Sexually transmitted diseases and their testing
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted through sexual contact. They should always be treated as early as possible. If you have had unprotected sex and are considering the possibility of a STD, come to our laboratory for tests.
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Basic facts about sexually transmitted diseases
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be caused by bacteria or viruses.
- Condoms protect against STDs.
- Sexually transmitted diseases and genital skin diseases are included in the area of expertise of dermatologists.
Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
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.
- 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.
Protect yourself from STDs
Condoms protect against STDs. If you have had unprotected sex and are considering the possibility of a sexually transmitted disease, come to our laboratory for tests.
Book an appointmentMore information about sexually transmitted diseases
Chlamydia
The most common sexually transmitted infection in Finland. Almost all chlamydia infections are asymptomatic.
Condyloma or genital warts
Are warts that typically develop in the genital area of women and men. They are caused by the human papillomavirus.
Genital herpes
The most common cause of genital ulcers. In most cases, the symptoms appear 4–14 days after infection. Can also be asymptomatic.
Gonorrhoea
Is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria that is transmitted through unprotected sex.
HIV and AIDS
The HIV virus causes a permanent infection that slowly destroys the human immune system.
Mycoplasma genitalium
Is a sexually transmitted bacterium that causes an inflammation with symptoms that resemble chlamydia.
Syphilis
About 3–4 weeks after a syphilis infection, a painless ulcer will appear at the site of infection and it will heal spontaneously within a few weeks.
