Life Skills Chapter 2

Question 1

What does STI stand for?

Answer 1

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 2

What does STD stand for?

Answer 2

Sexually Transmitted diseases

Question 3

Most common sexually transmitted infection in USA

Answer 3

Chlamydia

Question 4

High rate of incidence among 15-19 year olds

Answer 4

Gonorrhea

Question 5

A corkscrew shaped bacteria which is responsible for this very dangerous STI. If left untreated, can cause heart disease, brain damage, blindness, or death

Answer 5

Syphilis

Question 6

Easy to catch. Both kinds are spread by skin to skin contact.

Answer 6

Herpes 1 and herpes 2

Question 7

Generally causes cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth These are harmless.

Answer 7

Herpes 1

Question 8

Is a chronic disease of the skin and mucous membranes spread by touching, kissing, and sexual contact. These sores can be very painful and may appear in subsequent recurrences

Answer 8

Herpes 2

Question 9

The immune system is impaired. When the T-Cells drop below 200, the disease is called what?

Answer 9

HIV

Question 10

Is a parasite that is found in the pubic or genital area. They look like crabs with 6 legs. Nickname crabs

Answer 10

Pubic lice

Question 11

This only occurs in FEMALES and damages the reproductive system,. It occurs when gonorrhea and chlamydia are left untreated

Answer 11

PID