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Dr. Joan Ramon GarcésDr. Joan Ramon Garcés
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Information about the most common sexually transmitted infections
  • Human papillomavirus and genital warts
  • Syphilis
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Genital herpes
  • Chlamydia
  • Lymphogranuloma venereum
  • Human papillomavirus and genital warts
    • Genital warts are bumps that appear in the genital area and they are caused by the human papillomavirus.
    • They are passed from one person to another during sexual relations (vaginal, anal or oral sex).
    • Although a person may be infected with this virus, they might not have obvious warts. This virus is therefore often transmitted when there are no visible warts, which makes it difficult to know when and by whom a person was infected.
    • The virus can be treated with cream that the patient applies at home or other methods applied by the doctor at the clinic (for example: laser, surgical removal, cryotherapy, trichloroacetic acid, podophyllotoxin, etc.).
    • If you suspect that you might have genital warts, you can be seen and treated at our Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit.
    • If you have been diagnosed with genital warts, you should be tested to rule out other sexually transmitted infections, as you may have caught more than one infection at the same time.
  • Syphilis
    • Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by a microorganism called Treponema pallidum.
    • It is passed from one person to another during sexual relations (vaginal, anal or oral sex).
    • Although a person may be infected, it often causes no symptoms. What the patient may notice is genital lumps, rash, swollen glands, spots on the tongue, etc.
    • The treatment is simple but, if left untreated, it can cause health problems in the future.
    • If you suspect that you might have syphilis, you can be seen and treated at our Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit.
    • If you have been diagnosed with syphilis, you should be tested to rule out other sexually transmitted infections, as you may have caught more than one infection at the same time.
  • Gonorrhoea
    • Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by a microorganism called Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
    • It is passed from one person to another during sexual relations (vaginal, anal or oral sex).
    • Although a person may be infected, it often causes no symptoms. Women may notice changes in vaginal discharge or pain in the lower abdomen. Men may experience burning with urination or discharge from the penis.
    • The treatment is simple but, if left untreated or not treated properly, it can cause health problems in the future.
    • If you suspect that you might have gonorrhoea, you can be seen and treated at our Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit.
    • If you have been diagnosed with gonorrhoea, you should be tested to rule out other sexually transmitted infections, as you may have caught more than one infection at the same time.
  • Genital herpes
    • Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two types of herpes simplex virus: type 1, or oral herpes; and type 2, or genital herpes.
    • It is passed from one person to another during sexual relations (vaginal, anal or oral sex).
    • Although a person may be infected, it often causes no symptoms. An infected person can infect another person whether or not they have obvious symptoms (the virus can be transmitted even when there are no symptoms).
    • The patient may have itching, tingling, pain, ulcers or blisters that appear in outbreaks lasting 2-10 days. Anything that causes the patient's defences to be low (stress, fatigue, illness, etc.) can trigger a new outbreak.
    • This infection can be diagnosed by a blood test or by taking samples from the sores.
    • There is no available cure, but it is possible to reduce the number of outbreaks and the risk of transmitting the infection.
    • If you suspect that you might have genital herpes, you can be seen and treated at our Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit.
    • If you have been diagnosed with genital herpes, you should be tested to rule out other sexually transmitted infections, as you may have caught more than one infection at the same time.
  • Chlamydia
    • Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by a microorganism called Chlamydia trachomatis.
    • It is passed from one person to another during sexual relations (vaginal, anal or oral sex).
    • Although a person may be infected, it often causes no symptoms. Women may notice changes in vaginal discharge or pain in the lower abdomen. Men may experience burning with urination or discharge from the penis.
    • The treatment is simple but, if left untreated, it can cause health problems in the future.
    • If you suspect that you might have chlamydia, you can be seen and treated at our Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit.
    • If you have been diagnosed with chlamydia, you should be tested to rule out other sexually transmitted infections, as you may have caught more than one infection at the same time.
  • Lymphogranuloma venereum
    • Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by a microorganism called Chlamydia trachomatis subtype L1-L3.
    • In Barcelona, the cases diagnosed are almost exclusively in people who have sex with same-sex partners. The majority of cases are seen in men who have sex with other men.
    • It is passed from one person to another during sexual relations (anal sex or sex toys).
    • Although a person may be infected, it often causes no symptoms. Patients may notice pain in the anus and rectum, bleeding or discharge from the rectum, changes in bowel habits, or discharge from the penis.
    • The treatment is simple but, if left untreated, it can cause health problems in the future.
    • If left untreated, LGV can cause serious health problems in the long term.
    • If you suspect that you might have lymphogranuloma venereum, you can be seen and treated at our Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit.
    • If you have been diagnosed with lymphogranuloma venereum, you should be tested to rule out other sexually transmitted infections, as you may have caught more than one infection at the same time.

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