What is sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention?

• Trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, gonorrhea, and chlamydial infections are the most common STIs that occur

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• STI prevention is a combination of antibiotics that was given to you at the hospital during your treatment 

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• It is important to finish your prescription completely  if you were given one by ER doctor

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• You will be re-tested for STIs on your follow up visit #1

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• The antibiotic medications that you were given does not treat viruses like HIV, hepatitis

What are symptoms of STIs?

• Swelling or redness near penis or vagina

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• Painful urination

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• Aches, pains, fever, chills, rashes

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• Discharge or drainage fro the penis or vagina (may or may not be unpleasant smelling)

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• Bumps or sores on mouth, anus, penis or vagina