Genital Warts Genital Herpes Pubic Lice Thrush

Genital warts can be external or Genital herpes is a common STI and Pubic lice are tiny parasitic insects Candida albicans is a yeast that internal. In women, warts can be is caused by a virus, which is easily that live in coarse body hair, such lives harmlessly in the vagina, found in or around the vagina, passed on during sex with an as pubic hair, underarm and leg mouth and gut. Occasionally vulva, cervix or anus. infected partner. hair, the abdomen and chest, conditions change and the yeast In men the warts can be found on or eyelashes, and occasionally in multiplies, causing the infection around the penis, scrotum, urethra eyebrows and beards. known as thrush. What is it? or anus. 3 out of 4 women will have thrush at some point in their lives. Genital warts are caused by a virus There are two types of the virus – Getting pubic lice has nothing to do Your chances of developing thrush known as Human Pailloma Virus known as herpes simplex virus I and with poor personal hygiene, as they are increased if you: (HPV) which can cause visible or II – which are found on the mouth are passed on through close body • Are pregnant; invisible warts on the hands, feet or and nose (cold sores); on the genital contact or sexual contact. • Wear restrictive clothing; genital area. and anal area; and on the eyes, Occasionally, pubic lice can be • Are taking certain antibiotics; fingers and hands. spread by clothing, bedding and • Have diabetes;

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