Can sexually transmitted infections (STIs) be cured?
The table below shows whether the STI or STD is curable or not.
|
STI or STD |
Type of Infection or Disease |
Treatment |
|
Chlamydia |
Bacteria |
Curable |
|
Gardnerella Vaginalis |
Bacteria |
Curable |
|
Gonorrhoea |
Bacteria |
Curable |
|
HBV (Hepatitis B) |
Virus |
90% of infected adults will naturally eliminate the virus from their bodies over a period of months. |
|
HCV (Hepatitis C) |
Virus |
Treatment with pegylated interferon and ribavirin appears to deliver a 99% success rate. |
|
HIV 1&2 / AIDS |
Virus |
Treatable but not curable |
|
HPV (Genital Warts) |
Virus |
Treatable but not curable. A vaccine (injection) is available for women. which may reduce the chances of catching HPV. |
|
HSV I (Herpes 1) |
Virus |
Treatable but not curable |
|
HSV II (Herpes 2) |
Virus |
Treatable but not curable |
|
Mycoplasma Genitalium |
Mycoplasma |
Curable |
|
Syphilis |
Bacteria |
Curable |
|
Trichomonas Vaginalis |
Protozoa |
Curable |
|
Ureaplasma |
Mycoplasma |
Curable |
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