Sexually transmitted diseases in Italy - Statistics & Facts
Sexual transmitted diseases (STDs), also commonly referred to as sexual transmitted infections (STIs), include a large group of infectious diseases that can cause a different range of symptoms, from mild to acute, as well as chronic infections. STDs can be caused by bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and parasites. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are among the STDs caused by bacteria, while HIV, human papillomavirus (HPV), and hepatitis B and C are caused by viruses. Most people in Italy are affected by STDs caused by bacterial infections. Individuals between 25 and 44 years old are the most impacted by STDs in Italy, whether they be men or women.
