STIs Flashcards
1
Q
what is an ‘STI’?
A
infections that are spread through sexual contract, including sexual intercourse.
2
Q
what is ‘HIV’?
A
a sexually transmitted virus.
3
Q
what does ‘HIV’ do?
A
it infects and kills white blood cells.
4
Q
how is HIV spread?
A
via infected bodily fluids which include blood , semen and vaginal fluids.
5
Q
what’s the best way to prevent HIV?
A
using a condom during sex.
6
Q
what can reduce the risk of an infection passing onto others during sex?
A
condom
7
Q
what is ‘CHLAMYDIA’?
A
a sexually transmitted bacterial infection.
8
Q
what can chlamydia only reproduce in?
A
inside host cells.
9
Q
what can chlamydia result in?
A
infertility in men and women.
10
Q
how can you reduce the spread of chlamydia?
A
wearing a condom when having sex , avoiding sexual contract , screenings and being treated.
