STD's Flashcards
HIV and symptoms
Virus that breaks down immune system. leads to AIDS. Symptoms include a flue like illness.
How do you contact a STD
sexually, contaminated syringes, body fluid, through mother, contaminated blood.
Which body system does HIV effect.
Immune system
How can HIV be contracted
sexually, through mother, blood, contaminated syringes, any bodily fluid.
What is AIDS and when does it occur?
Breaks down immune system, occurs after you have contracted HIV.
What is Chlamydia, what can it lead to?
Most common STD. Bacterial. Can lead to PID, sterility.
What is Gonorrhea?
Bacterial infection. Burning during urination.
what is hpv/ genital warts
viral infection. warts all over body
what is herpes
lifelong infection, sores on body