infectious diseases
Overview of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Prevention of STIs
STI control depends on Education of health care practitioners and the public Avoidance of high-risk behaviors by patients Adequate access to facilities and trained personnel for diagnosis and treatment Public health programs for locating and treating recent sex partners of patients Follow-up for treated patients to ensure that they have been cured Condoms and vaginal condoms or dental dams, if used correctly, greatly decrease risk of some STIs. For some infections and patients, pre-exposure prophylaxis with immunizations or medications is appropriate. Vaccines are not available for most STIs, except for Hepatitis A (HepA) Vaccine , 