Sexually Transmitted Infections Flashcards
1
Q
How are STIs/STDs transmitted?
A
- through unprotected sex
2
Q
How can STIs affect people?
A
- affect their general health and fertility
3
Q
How are STIs caused?
A
- by micro-organisms such as viruses, bacteria and fungi
4
Q
In who is the incidence of STIs the highest?
A
- people between 15-29 years old
5
Q
Why are STIs dangerous?
A
- they weaken the body’s defences, making it much easier for HIV to enter the body
6
Q
What is the most serious of all the STIs?
A
- HIV/AIDS
