STI

Question 2

What is an STI

Answer 2

Sexually Transmitted Infection

Infections that are spread through intimate contact with someone who is already infected.

Transmitted through oral, anal and vaginal sex and by skin-to-skin contact with an infected area or sore.

Question 3

3 types of STI

Answer 3

Bacterial
Viral
Parasitic

Question 4

Parasitic

Answer 4

Pubic lice, scabies; bug will attach itself to the host

Curable with creams/antibiotics

Question 5

Viral

Answer 5

Genital herpes, HIV, Hep B, HPV

Incurable with any medication

Will have this virus for life

Question 6

Bacterial

Answer 6

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis

Curable with treatment

Question 7

symptoms

Answer 7

Discharge – different or heavier fluid/mucous

Foul odor

Itching around the reproductive organs or anus

Bumps or swollen glands around groin area

Blisters or open sores

Pain or burning feeling while urinating

No symptoms at all [asymptomatic]

You can pass an infection to someone else and not even know that you yourself were infected!

Question 8

How to reduce risk of STI

Answer 8

Abstinence
No sex

Vaccinations
HPV vaccine →Gardasil ©

Use condoms
Proper use of latex condom
EVERY time you have sex

STI checkup

Choose partner carefully
A monogamous long term
mutually faithful relationship