HIV and Hepatitis A and B viruses come to mind. And Ebola and Zika, while not considered STI’s, can be sexually transmitted. read more
If you have sex — oral, anal or vaginal intercourse and genital touching — you can get an STD, also called a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Straight or gay, married or single, you're vulnerable to STIs and STI symptoms. read more
Some viral STDs may cause flu-like symptoms early in the course of infection. These viral STDs include herpes, HIV, and hepatitis. However, many infections cause flu-like symptoms. See your health care provider for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms, and get screened for STDs at the same time. read more