What are the 10 most common STIs, and how are they treated safely in Europe?

Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) explained: symptoms, testing, antibiotic and antiviral treatment, and prescribing criteria.

In this episode, we outline ten frequently diagnosed STIs and how doctors assess, test, and manage them under EU clinical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• Chlamydia and gonorrhoea: bacterial infections treated with targeted antibiotics

• Syphilis: staged infection requiring specific antibiotic therapy

• Genital herpes (HSV-1 and HSV-2): managed with antiviral medication

• Human papillomavirus (HPV): linked to genital warts and cancer risk

• Trichomoniasis: parasitic infection treated with oral medication

• HIV: long-term antiviral management and specialist care