abbreviation of "Sexually Transmitted Infections." STIs are infections spread from one person to another through contact of their sexual organs
Disease resulting from bacteria or viruses and often acquired through sexual contact. Some STIs can also be acquired in other ways (i.e. blood transfusions, intravenous drug use, mother-to-child transmission).
Sexually Transmitted Infections. Formerly known as STDs or venereal diseases (VD). Infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact and are caused by bacteria, viruses or other parasites. Gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV are some examples of STIs.
Sexually Transmissible Infection. STI is the term given to a range of conditions that are passed on through having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex, or close skin-to-skin contact with an infected partner. STIs can cause a range of health problems, from mild irritation to serious illness with long term effects.
Sexually Transmitted Infections TAC Technical Advisory Committee
Sexually Transmitted Infections. See sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Sexually Transmitted Infection