{"id":2163,"date":"2026-08-18T13:34:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naxosmedical.com\/?p=2163"},"modified":"2026-07-08T01:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T22:46:28","slug":"sexually-transmitted-infections-prevention-is-everyones-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naxosmedical.com\/en\/sexually-transmitted-infections-prevention-is-everyones-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexually Transmitted Infections: Prevention is Everyone&#8217;s Responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) continue to be a significant public health issue. During the summer, when social interactions increase, awareness and prevention become even more crucial. Many STIs may not show symptoms for a long time, which makes regular testing particularly important.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the most common STIs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chlamydia<\/li>\n<li>Gonorrhea<\/li>\n<li>Syphilis<\/li>\n<li>HPV<\/li>\n<li>Genital Herpes<\/li>\n<li>HIV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Possible Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Genital discharge<\/li>\n<li>Itching or irritation<\/li>\n<li>Pain during urination<\/li>\n<li>Sores or rashes in the genital area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, many individuals may not experience any symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can we protect ourselves?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a condom during every sexual encounter.<\/li>\n<li>Regular preventive testing.<\/li>\n<li>Honest communication with your partner.<\/li>\n<li>Information and vaccination where recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why is testing important?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Early diagnosis allows for effective treatment of many STIs and limits their transmission. 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