Sexually Transmitted Diseases Flashcards
What does sexually transmitted diseases mean?
Diseases passed on through sexual activities.
How will washing clothing and bedding reduce the spread of lice?
Because lice are found in pubic hair and this ca be rid of by antibiotics and strong ph washing soap.
How are the two diseases spread by bacteria treated?
With antibiotics
Why is it difficult to tell if you have Gonorrhoea?
Because there are no symptoms
What are the risks of having multiple sexual partners?
You can catch lots more diseases.
What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
HIV is the name of the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS is when your body can’t protect itself.
Why might a drug user who shares needles get HIV?
Because many drugs have been used to slow the development of AIDS after infection with HIV.
At what stage do the symptoms of AIDS occur?
When someone has skin infections, weight loss, tuberculosis and rare forms of cancer.
Both HIV and syphilis are spread by sexual intercourse. Suggest why HIV has caused more problems than syphilis.
HIV means you have a weak immune system, and this causes you to recover slowly and lets you catch infections.
