Government of Jamaica
An STI is an infection passed from one person to another person through sexual contact. An infection is when a bacteria, virus, or parasite enters and grows in or on your body. STIs are also called sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs.
Some STIs can be cured and some STIs cannot be cured.
PrEP is a medication that an HIV-negative person can take to protect themselves from HIV. The word PrEP stands for Pre (before) Exposure (coming into contact with the virus) Prophylaxis (medication to prevent an infection from happening).