Genital Tract Infections

1. Get Vaccinated – HPV Vaccine: The HPV vaccine is one of the most effective ways to prevent certain types of HPV that can lead to cervical cancer and other…

1. Get Vaccinated Against HPV – HPV Vaccine: The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is the most effective way to prevent cervical cancer. It protects against the types of HPV that…

1. What is HPV? – Definition: HPV is a group of more than 200 related viruses, of which about 40 can be transmitted through direct sexual contact. Some types of…

UTI is an infection of the urinary system. It can affect the urethra, bladder or kidneys. Bacteria (germs) can get into urine (pee) and cause an infection (UTI). UTIs are…

The most important thing to do if you suspect you have been infected by an STI is inform your partner. False. The most important thing to do is seek immediate…

Once you have had gonorrhoea, you cannot get it again. False. A person can get gonorrhoea as many times as he or she has sex with an infected person. It…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections transmitted by having unprotected sex with an infected partner. STIs are some of the most common communicable diseases in Kenya, particularly among young people…

A person can always tell if she or he has an STI. False. People can and do have STIs without having any symptoms. Women often have STIs without symptoms because…