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Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, which can affect anyone.

A condom is a tight-fitting sheath worn over the penis, made of very thin latex (rubber) or plastic.

Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, which can affect anyone.

Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by a virus, which can affect anyone.

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by a virus, which can affect anyone.

Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver caused by a virus, which can affect anyone.

Herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which can affect anyone.

HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus, which can affect anyone.

Modern HIV treatments are effective, easy to use and have minimal side effects.

Early or immediate HIV treatment increases life expectancy, improves health and prevents serious illness.

If you test positive for HIV your doctor can help you start HIV treatment as soon as possible.

Testing for HIV regularly is an important part of looking after your sexual health.

HPV is the human papillomavirus, which can affect anyone.

LGV is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a less-common strain of Chlamydia, which can affect anyone

MGen is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, which can affect anyone.

PEP is a 28-day course of medication you can take to stop you from getting HIV if you think you’ve been exposed.

PrEP is a medication that can help protect you from getting HIV.

Shigella is the name of a group of bacteria that cause a bowel infection, which can affect anyone.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, which can affect anyone.

UVL stands for undetectable viral load — also known as being undetectable.