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Bookmark or Share- 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 ...
- WHO global research priorities for sexually transmitted infectionsWHO has undertaken a global research prioritization exercise to identify the most important STI research areas to address the public health need. This document summarizes the resulting STI research priorities and provides a call to action for focus, investment and innovation to reduce the global toll of STIs.
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - World Health Organization (WHO)A person can have an STI without having obvious symptoms of disease. When present, common symptoms of STIs include: abnormal vaginal discharge, urethral discharge, genital ulcers and lumps, and lower abdominal pain. Symptoms of specific STIs are: Gonorrhoea and chlamydial infection
- WHO releases new guidance to improve testing and diagnosis of sexually ...The World Health Organization (WHO) is sharing its latest guidance on sexually transmitted infections (STI) at the STI & HIV 2023 World Congress taking place in Chicago, the United States of America, on 24-27 July 2023. With STIs on the rise, WHO is calling for better access to testing and diagnostic services.
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - World Health Organization (WHO)Moreover, STI screening strategies are essential for those at higher risk of infection, such sex workers, men who have sex with men, adolescents in some settings and pregnant women. To interrupt transmission and prevent re-infection, treating sexual partners is an important component of STI case management.
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