Exam Cram

• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or diseases (STDs) are infections of the male and female external genitalia that may or may not be transmitted by sexual intercourse but are managed via sexual health clinics

• Presentation: dysuria, painful intercourse or ulcer/ lump on genitals

• Diagnosis: usually infective, requiring swab

• Management: usually antibiotics depending upon organism

List of Diseases

Core Bacterial

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

Core Female/ Vaginal 

• Trichomonas 

• Bacterial Vaginosis

• Candida

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Core Viral 

• HIV

• HBV and HCV

• Genital Warts

Ulcer and Lump presentations

• Chancre 

• Granuloma Inguinale

• Tinea 

• Herpes simplex

Parasites

• Scabies

• Pubic Lice (Crabs)

Cancers

• Cervical Cancer or CIN 

• Vulva Cancer or VIN 

• Penile Cancer 

• Testicular Cancer

References and Resources

1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sexually-transmitted-infections-stis/

Written in 2025