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Health & Medicine

STI

Sexually Transmitted Infection

Auch bekannt als: STD, Geschlechtskrankheit, sexuell übertragbare Infektion

STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection, formerly STD) refers to sexually transmitted infections. Most common in Switzerland: Chlamydia, gonorrhea (gonorrhea), syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B/C, HPV, genital herpes. Recommended test frequency for sex workers: Complete screening every 3 months.

Free or cheap tests at Checkpoints (Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Lugano), Aspasie (Geneva), Xenia (Berne), women's emergency telephone, cantonal AIDS help centers.

See also

  • HIV — Human immunodeficiency virus - now controllable with therapy and effectively preventable with PrEP/PEP.
  • PEP (Post-Expositions-Prophylaxe) — Emergency medication against HIV after possible contact - take within 48-72 hours.
  • PrEP (Prä-Expositions-Prophylaxe) — Preventive tablet against HIV infection - subject to health insurance requirements since 2024.
  • Checkpoint — Low-threshold testing and advice center for sexual health (Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Lugano).

These definitions serve for general orientation in the Swiss erotic industry. If you have legal or medical questions, contact a specialist (see contact points) or a specialist.

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