STI's Flashcards
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and syphilis are infectious diseases usually passed from one person to another during _____. No one is immune to either, even after having the disease. There is no _____ to prevent either one. Each can be cured with _____ (because they are caused by bacteria).
Intercourse, Vaccine, Antibodies.
The first symptom of syphilis is a ____ at the site the germs entered the body. Often it is unnoticed in _____ because it is _____ and inside the _____. The contraceptive called the _____ is the only one that is also useful in preventing the spread of STI’s.
Sore, Females, Painless, Vagina, Condom.
Herpes is a form of STI caused by a _____. Although symptoms can be relieved, herpes is not _____. The blister-like sores that occur on or near the genitalia go away but often _____.
Virus, Curable, Re-occur.
STI’s can be totally avoided by _____. For sexually active individuals, the best way to prevent the transmission of STI’s is by using a _____. This method is even more effective if used with a spermicide (as the spermicides are somewhat effective in _____ “germs”).
Abstinence. Condom. Killing.
