What are the 10 most common STIs, and how are they treated safely in Europe?

Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) explained: symptoms, testing, antibiotic and antiviral treatment, and prescribing criteria.

In this episode, we outline ten frequently diagnosed STIs and how doctors assess, test, and manage them under EU clinical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• Chlamydia and gonorrhoea: bacterial infections treated with targeted antibiotics

• Syphilis: staged infection requiring specific antibiotic therapy

• Genital herpes (HSV-1 and HSV-2): managed with antiviral medication

• Human papillomavirus (HPV): linked to genital warts and cancer risk

• Trichomoniasis: parasitic infection treated with oral medication

• HIV: long-term antiviral management and specialist care

• The importance of PCR testing, swabs, and blood tests

• Why partner notification and retesting are recommended

• Situations where treatment requests may be declined pending laboratory confirmation

We explain how doctors assess symptom pattern, exposure history, pregnancy status, allergy profile, and co-infection risk during an online consultation in the EU. Accurate diagnosis is essential before prescribing antibiotics or antivirals.

This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where STI-related consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.

Read the full guide and transcript here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/10-common-stis-and-their-treatments