Chlamydia and gonorrhea are curable, bacterial infections that can be transmitted even during safe sex. Condoms reduce the risk of infection significantly, but not completely. Untreated chlamydial infections can lead to infertility. Untreated gonorrhea infections can lead to inflammation of the internal sex organs, infertility, and joint inflammation of the fingertips.

Eine Infektion ist bei allen sexuellen Praktiken möglich, bei denen es zu direktem Kontakt mit infektiösen Schleimhäuten und Flüssigkeiten kommt. Übertragung möglich:
o bei Anal-, Vaginal- und Oralverkehr
o bei Petting und Fingerspielen
o bei oral-analen Kontakten
o beim Fisten
o durch Schmierinfektionen
Unbehandelte Chlamydien-Infektionen können zu Unfruchtbarkeit führen. Unbehandelte Tripper-Infektionen können zu Entzündungen der inneren Geschlechtsorgane, Unfruchtbarkeit und Gelenksentzündungen an den Fingerkuppen führen.

The smear test is recommended for all sexually active people, especially ...

o Men who have sex with men o Trans people o Sex workers o Clients and their sexual partners

The treatment is carried out with antibiotics. During treatment, sexual activity must be avoided.

Syphilis is a disease caused by a bacterium that can affect the entire body. Infection occurs almost exclusively through sexual contact.

Penicillin is still the drug of choice in all stages of syphilis and also during pregnancy and lactation. In case of penicillin allergy, the treating physician decides on the further course of action.

There are many different types of hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E). These viruses are much easier to transmit than HIV. There is no preventive protection for every type of hepatitis. Despite the possibility of vaccination against hepatitis A and B, many people still become infected with these viruses.

Undiagnosed and accordingly untreated, these infections can lead to liver damage, the development of cirrhosis or carcinoma. The majority of people with hepatitis C are unaware of the infection - therefore only a small proportion in Europe (about 3.5%) are treated. Today, there is a very good chance of cure for hepatitis C infection with appropriate treatment. Despite the high costs, the new therapies are already paid for in some cases. In principle, early diagnosis is very important, as appropriate behavior can prevent further spread. Population groups with an increased risk of hepatitis usually also have an increased risk of HIV.

Bei Hepatitis B kommt über Blut oder andere Körperflüssigkeiten das Virus in deinen Körper, beim: - Analsex, Blasen oder Vaginalsex ohne Kondom, gemeinsamen Verwenden von Zahnbürsten, Rasierer, Nagelscheren, etc. unsterilen Tätowieren, - gemeinsamen Konsum von Drogen.

In hepatitis C, transmission happens through blood-to-blood contact : when:- sharing toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers, etc. - non-sterile tattooing - anal sex or vaginal sex without a condom - slamming and sharing intravenous drugs.

In the case of hepatitis B, drug treatment depends on the severity of the course. If the body is unable to fight the hepatitis B viruses sufficiently, hepatitis B cannot be completely cured even with medication. However, by supporting the immune system in fighting the virus or suppressing viral replication, the risk of developing severe liver damage or secondary diseases can be reduced. The risk of infection can also be reduced by drug treatment.

For hepatitis C, drugs with completely novel modes of action have been developed in recent years. They intervene directly at different points in the multiplication cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are therefore referred to as direct antiviral agents (DAAs).

HIV is the abbreviation for "Human Immunodeficiency Virus". Shortly after infection (up to 2 weeks), HIV infection is usually accompanied by flu-like symptoms (these are so non-specific that they are usually not recognized). As the infection progresses, after varying amounts of time, the immune system weakens and certain diseases appear. A person who has contracted HIV is called HIV-positive.

HIV leads to a weakening of the immune system in the course of infection. This makes it easier for diseases to occur that a healthy organism can usually ward off. One speaks of AIDS when either defined diseases already occur and/or the immune system is severely weakened. AIDS is the abbreviation for "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome".

Die Medikamente der HIV-Therapie verhindern die Vermehrung von HI-Viren udn die Viruslast wird unter die Nachweisgrenze gedrückt. Dadurch entstehen keine neuen Viren, das Immunsystem kann sich stabilisieren und bleibt somit funktionsfähig. 

Die HIV-Therapie kann aber die Infektion nicht heilen. Es handelt sich um eine lebenslange Therapie, die konstant (täglich) eingenommen werden muss.

Schutz durch Therapie: Heutzutage sind damit HIV-positive Menschen unter effektiver Therapie nicht infektiös, das bedeutet das Virus kann nicht weitergegeben werden - nicht beim Sex, nicht in der Schwangerschaft, nicht bei der Geburt. Diesen Effekt nennt man „Treatment as Prevention“ oder auch „Viruslast-Methode“. Bzw. hast du vielleicht auch schon einmal von U=U (Undetectable is Untransmittable/Unter der Nachweisgrenze heißt unübertragbar).  

Wenn du mehr über diese Schutzmöglichkeiten wissen willst, dann unterstützen wir dich gerne dabei. Ruf einfach unsere telefonische Beratung an oder vereinbare einen persönlichen Beratungstermin. Wir sind gerne für dich da.

An Infection most commonly occurs through one of these body fluids: Blood, semen or vaginal fluid. The highest risk therefore occurs during unprotected anal and vaginal intercourse, because the mucous membrane in the vagina and intestine offers a large "attack surface," the virus concentration in semen is high, and the anal mucosa is prone to injury. Oral sex is much less risky as long as no sperm or menstrual blood enters the mouth. If you have had unprotected sex, we strongly recommend that you get tested for HIV and other STDs.

The level of risk of infection due to sexual intercourse without a condom depends on several factors:

• Type of sexual practice
• Number or frequent change of sexual partners
• Whether other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) already exist
• From the number of HIV-positive people in the sexual environment

Other infection possibilities

• Commonly used paraphernalia (e.g., injecting equipment, sniffing tubes) for drug use
• Any kind of blood contact (e.g. also during first aid)
• Mother-to-child transmission (mother-to-child transmission can now be virtually eliminated in Austria thanks to medical preventive measures).

How is HIV not transmitted - what is safe?

There is no risk of contracting HIV through normal social contacts when living with HIV-positive people.

• Shake hands
• Kissing, hugging
• Swimming, sports
• Sharing eating utensils/drinking glasses or toiletries.
• Toilet use and much more...

After a high risk of HIV infection, e.g. condom rupture, unprotected vaginal or anal intercourse, partners with uncertain/unknown HIV status, you should immediately contact an HIV treatment center.

Ideally, the affected person* should visit a hospital within 1-2 hours if possible, but within 48 hours at the latest, and start PEP, which must be taken for 4 weeks.

People* who are HIV positive and whose viral load is below the detection limit cannot transmit HIV.

That's where you can go: 

Klinik Penzing
Lungenambulanz – Immunambulanz, Pavillon Leopold

Sanatoriumstraße 2
1140 Wien
Tel.: +43 1 910 60 - 42 710

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:00 Acute cases: 24 hours, also on Sundays and holidays

U3 (Ottakring)/U6 (Thaliastraße) + Bus 48A (Baumgartner Höhe)
U4 (Unter St. Veit) + Bus 47A (Baumgartner Höhe)

Allgemeines Krankenhaus der Stadt Wien (AKH)
Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie – HIV Ambulanz 4 Süd

Währinger Gürtel 18 – 20
1090 Wien
Tel.: +43 1 40 400 – 42 400

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:30 (registration until 12:00)

U-Bahn: U6, Station: Michelbeuern/ AKH
Straßenbahn: 5 und 33, Station: Lazarettgasse

Klinik Favoriten
Infektionsambulanz – Ambulanz für HIV Infektion, Pavillon C

Kundratstraße 3
1100 Wien
Tel.: +43 1 60 191 – 24 50

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 13.00 (registration until 12:00)

U1 (Reumannplatz)/ U6 (Bahnhof Meidling)+ Bus 7A (Franz-Josef-Spital)