As a public health expert with a focus on infectious diseases, I can provide information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It's important to note that not all STDs are permanent, but some can have lifelong effects or require lifelong management. HIV and hepatitis B are considered permanent STDs because, once contracted, they cannot be cured. However, with proper medical treatment and care, individuals with these conditions can lead healthy lives and manage the virus to prevent complications. Hepatitis C was once thought to be a permanent infection as well, but with advancements in medical treatment, it is now possible to cure most cases of hepatitis C. Syphilis, while severe if left untreated, is curable with the right antibiotic treatment if caught early. It's crucial to practice safe sex and get regularly tested for STDs to prevent the spread of these infections and to seek treatment as soon as possible if diagnosed. read more >>

The most common types of STDs in the UK include chlamydia, genital warts, genital herpes, gonorrhoea, (among the treatable ones), but also hepatitis B&C, syphilis and HIV (among the incurable and/or very severe ones).read more >>