STD Flashcards
How is an STD spread?
Blood, Semen, Vaginal Fluids, Mother to Baby
What are the risks of getting an STD?
Having unprotected sex, multiple partners, under 25, drug use, alcohol use, trading sex for money or drugs.
What is ABSTINENCE?
100% abstaining from having any sexual activity
How can you avoid getting an STD?
avoid drinking and drugs, only have sexual contact when married/ deep in relationship, no sharing needles, use protection, get tested for STDs regularly.
What are the two kinds of STD’s?
Viral & Bacterial
What are the Viral STD’s?
HPV, Hepatitis C, Genital Herpes, HIV/AIDS
What are the Bacterial STD’s?
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis
What is the most common Bacterial STD?
Chlamydia
What can treat Bacterial STD’s?
Antibiotics
TRUE OR FALSE: Viral STD’s are not curable
TRUE
What is known as the sister STD?
Gonorrhea
What STD is caused by a parasite?
Trich
What STD can cause insanity, sores, and rashes?
Syphilis
TRUE OR FALSE: Viral STD’s are not manageable
FALSE
What STD turns into AIDS?
HIV