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05 Nov: STI Spotlight of the Month: Gonorrhoea

As part of our ongoing series spotlighting STIs, this month we’re focusing on gonorrhoea. What are STIs? Sexually transmitted infections…

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26 Sep: STI Spotlight: What You Need to Know About Chlamydia

This month, we’re putting the spotlight on one of the most common yet often silent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) –…

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30 Aug: Understanding Hepatitis B: What You Need to Know

Hepatitis B, also known as Hep B, is a virus that affects your liver. It’s pretty common and can be…

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31 Jul: STI Spotlight: Genital Warts – What You Need to Know

As part of our series spotlighting STI’s, this month we’re looking at genital warts. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an…

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25 Jun: Spotlight on STIs – Understanding Trichomoniasis

As part of our series spotlighting STIs, this month we’re focusing on Trichomoniasis. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be transmitted…

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22 May: Spotlight on STIs: Understanding Syphilis

At Essex Sexual Health Service, we continue our series on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with a focus on syphilis this…

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24 Apr: Spotlight on STI: Understanding Gonorrhoea

As part of our ongoing series on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), this edition focuses on gonorrhoea. STIs, which encompass over…

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08 Apr: STI Spotlight: HIV – What You Need to Know

As part of our series spotlighting STI’s, this month we’re looking at HIV. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an infection…

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05 Mar: STI Spotlight: Trichomoniasis – What You Need to Know

As part of our series spotlighting STI’s, this month we’re looking at Trichomoniasis. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an infection…

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05 Feb: STI Spotlight: Mycoplasma Genitalium – What You Need to Know

As part of our series spotlighting STI’s, this month we’re looking at Mycoplasma Genitalium. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an…

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