Having an STD can increase your chances of getting HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Can untreated STI lead to HIV?

When untreated, an STI can become a disease. HIV is a sexually transmitted infection, but it can progress to a disease called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) when HIV infection is untreated. Other examples of STDs are chlamydia, gonorrhea, human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and syphilis.

What are chances of getting HIV from STD?

Type of exposureRisk per 10,000 exposures (percentage)Receptive Anal Intercourse1.38%Insertive Anal Intercourse0.11%