- Accidental Needle Stick Injury in Public Places
In the community setting, a needle stick injury usually arises from the accidental puncturing of the skin by a syringe needle left in places such as in parks, playgrounds, laneways or public toilets. When a person suffers a needle stick ...
- Before your HIV test
You have asked or been advised to have a blood test for HIV. You must give informed consent for this test to be done. This means you need to understand the following information.
- Chancroid
Chancroid is a sexually transmissible infection (STI). It is caused by a bacterium (Haemophilus ducreyi) which causes ulcers of the genitals.
Chancroid is rare in Australia. In some tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world, ...
- Chlamydia
Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) is a bacterium that causes a sexually transmissible infection (STI). It most commonly affects the urethra (the delicate tube that runs from your bladder), the throat and the anus. In women it may spread to the ...
- Donovanosis
Donovanosis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI). It is an infection of the skin around the genitals, groin or anal area caused by the bacterium Klebsiella granulomatis. It causes ulcers and destruction of the skin. ...
- Genital Blisters, Lumps and Open Sores
This fact sheet describes what may cause and how to transmit genital lumps, blisters and sores.
- Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV: HSV1 and HSV2. HSV1 is usually found around the lips and mouth and is often referred to as cold sores. HSV2 ...
- Genital Herpes - can you have a sexual relationship?
To help reduce the risk of transmission: do not let herpes sores come into contact with another person avoid kissing and oral sex if there are herpes lesions on the mouth or lips avoid sex during an outbreak of genital herpes or as soon as you ...
- Genital Itch
Itch around the vagina and the soft skin outside of the vagina in women is most commonly due to thrush. These are usually due to fungal infections caused by the same fungi which produce athletes foot and ring worm, and are hardly ever caused by ...
- Genital Warts
Genital warts are fleshy growths or bumps seen most often on and around the genitals, anus and inside the vagina. They are caused by a group of viruses called human papilloma viruses (HPV).
Genital warts are usually not painful. Most ...
- Genital Warts and Human Papilloma Virus - HPV
Genital warts are fleshy growths or lumps found around the genitals and anus. They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV).
- Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoea. It is spread by sexual contact. People can develop gonorrhoea in the genital area through vaginal, anal or oral sex.
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- HIV - Women
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
- HIV Contact Tracing - Client Responsibilities
A factsheet with information on confidentiality and the legal obligations for people who have been recently diagnosed with HIV.
- HIV Recent Diagnosis
Recently you had an HIV test and in a follow-up consultation with your doctor it was confirmed that the result was positive. This means that at some point in time you have been infected with HIV. Having HIV does not mean you have AIDS.
- HIV and AIDS
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). People who are infected with the virus are said to be HIV positive. Over time if left untreated (usually many years), HIV can ...
- Hepatitis A - sexual health contacts
Hepatitis A virus is passed from person to person through the faecal-oral route. This means that minute traces of hepatitis A virus contained in faecal matter on the hands of an infected person make it into the mouth of an uninfected person. ...
- Hepatitis B - sexual health contacts
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by alcohol, some drugs and chemicals, and by infection. Hepatitis B is one form of hepatitis. It is caused by the Hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is one of the most serious types ...
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum
Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmissible infection. It is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. Some types of this bacteria cause the genital infection chlamydia. Other types of this bacteria cause ...
- Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus.
- Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)
Urethritis is an infection of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that runs from the bladder to the outside. Urine and ejaculate fluid (cum) in men both pass through this tube.
Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) most commonly means there ...
- Pain during sex
A fact sheet about appropriate methods to deal with pain experience during sex.
- Pain passing urine
A fact sheet for the general public on possible causes and treatment options for people experiencing pain when passing urine.
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is infection of the reproductive organs of women. This may include infection of:
the womb (the uterus)
the opening of the womb into the vagina (the cervix)
the fallopian ...
- Post-exposure Prophylaxis - HIV
A fact sheet describing post-exposure prophylactic treatment for HIV - what it is, how it works, potential side effects and where to get a prescription.
- Post-exposure Prophylaxis Hepatitis B
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is treatment that can be used after possible exposure to the hepatitis B virus through sex, drug injecting equipment or injury such as needle stick injury. PEP is given to decrease the risk of infection with the ...
- Pubic lice (crabs)
Pubic lice are brown or grey in colour, one to two millimetres in size and have a similar appearance to tiny crabs. They usually live on hair in the pubic and surrounding anal regions but are occasionally found in the armpits, eyebrows, ...
- STI - Do you think you have one?
If you have unprotected sex, you may be at risk of a sexually transmissible infection (STI).
- Safe Sex
Safe sex is about:
preventing sexually transmissible infections (STIs)
avoiding unintended pregnancy
staying emotionally healthy.
- Sexual Health Checks
A sexual health check is a check-up by a doctor, nurse or other health worker with a focus on sexual health. You do not need to be experiencing symptoms to have a check-up. There are a number of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) which ...
- Sexual Health and Disability
Due to the diverse range of information that can be covered under sexual health and disability, this fact sheet aims to provide access to organisations and resources that can provide further detail on issues regarding sexual health and disability.
- Syphilis
Syphilis is a curable sexually transmissible infection (STI). It is caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum. There are approximately 200 new cases reported in Queensland each year.
- Unprotected Sex
Sometimes people feel that having unprotected sex enhances their experience of intimacy with their partner. While this may be the case, unprotected sex can involve risks. These include unintended pregnancies and the transmission of sexually ...
