Types of Common STDs / STIs:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV)
Prevention only. HIV can be prevented if PEP treatment is commenced early (less than 72 hours) after exposure.
Gonorrhea
Most cases of gonorrhea can be treated with a single dose of antibiotic injection and in some cases, oral medication. Usually treated together with Chlamydia as co-infection rates are high.
Chlamydia
Most cases of chlamydia can be treated with a single dose of oral antibiotic medication or a course of oral antibiotics. Usually treated together with gonorrhea.
Syphilis
Early syphilis infection can be treated with a single dose of antibiotic injection. Prolonged infection may require up to three weekly injections.
Non gonococcal Urethritis (Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma)
Treatment is similar to Chlamydia
Herpes Simplex Virus (Genital/Oral)
Herpes outbreaks and infections can be controlled with oral and topical antivirals. Recurrent outbreaks of herpes infections may require maintenance doses of antivirals to prevent outbreaks.
Bacterial Vaginosis
Can be treated with oral tablets and vaginal pessary inserts
Vaginal Candidiasis
Can be treated with oral tablets, topical creams and vaginal pessary inserts
Trichomoniasis
Can be treated with oral tablets and vaginal pessary inserts
Crabs/Pubic Lice
Can be treated with topical lotions
Genital Warts (HPV)
Can be treated with topical cream or non-invasive procedures such as liquid nitrogen cryotherapy