Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) WHO fact sheet on sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), providing information on the scope of the problem, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and WHO's work in this area
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread predominantly by unprotected sexual contact Some STIs can also be transmitted during pregnancy and childbirth and through infected blood or blood products STIs have a profound impact on health If untreated, they can lead to serious consequences including neurological and cardiovascular disease, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirths
Guidelines for the management of symptomatic sexually transmitted . . . These guidelines provide updated, evidence-informed clinical and practical recommendations on the case management of people with symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and support countries in updating their national guidelines for the case management of people with symptoms of STIs
Global Sexually Transmitted Infections Programme The Department of Global HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections Programmes (HHS) hosts WHO’s Global HIV Programme, the Global Hepatitis Programme (GHP) and the Global Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Programme
Global and regional STI estimates - World Health Organization (WHO) Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the most common communicable conditions and affect the health and lives of people worldwide More than 30 pathogens can be transmitted sexually, and individuals may have multiple infections at the same time Individuals who are infected with an STI may not be aware of their infection but can transmit the infection to others and may go on to
WHO expands guidance on sexually transmitted infections and reviews . . . WHO has released new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) guidance and policy implementation data, ahead of the STI HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal The new guidelines aim to strengthen STI prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, especially in high-burden, resource-limited settings The new data highlights both progress and persistent challenges in national policy implementation
Global Sexually Transmitted Infections Programme Counselling and behavioural interventions offer primary prevention against STIs (including HIV), as well as against unintended pregnancies When used correctly and consistently, condoms offer one of the most effective methods of protection against STIs
Global Sexually Transmitted Infections Programme Appropriate sexually transmitted infections (STIs) diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent transmission, decrease deaths related to such infections (including still births and cervical cancer), while improving individual health, men’s and women’s sexual health, and the well-being of all people The accurate identification of asymptomatic and symptomatic STIs depends on the
Guidelines for the management of asymptomatic sexually transmitted . . . WHO’s new guidelines focus on managing asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with evidence-based recommendations for screening N gonorrhoeae and C trachomatis, complementing existing guidelines for syphilis, STI partner services, and symptomatic infections