Sexually Transmitted Infections and Disease
STD or STI?
The term STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) is now commonly used in the place of STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease). STI is more encompassing, including infections that may be asymptomatic. The term STI is used more frequently on this site but please note that the term STD may still be used in some links and earlier publications.
For information about STIs:
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/std-mts/index-eng.php
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/std-mts/index-fr.php
The term STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) is now commonly used in the place of STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease). STI is more encompassing, including infections that may be asymptomatic. The term STI is used more frequently on this site but please note that the term STD may still be used in some links and earlier publications.
For information about STIs:
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/std-mts/index-eng.php
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/std-mts/index-fr.php
Websites to Check Out
- www.spiderbytes.ca
www.sexualityandu.ca
www.cfsh.ca
www.serc.mb.ca
www.publichealth.gc.ca/sti
If you have a question, or want to be tested, you can go to a doctor or your local public health unit.
