Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 1

are infections that are passed from person to person through sexual contact.

Answer 1

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 2

one of the most common STIs; caused by a bacterium that exists in vaginal secretions and semen (“cum”); can be spread by vaginal, oral, or anal sex without a condom or latex/polyurethane barrier.

Answer 2

Clamydia

Question 3

are caused by viruses; HPV (Human
Papillomavirus) are small, rough lumps that can appear around the vagina, penis, or anus.

Answer 3

Genital Warts

Question 4

often called “the clap”, this bacterial
sexually transmitted infection exists in
vaginal secretions and semen; it can be
spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex
without a condom or latex/polyurethane
barrier

Answer 4

Gonorrhea

Question 5

caused by a virus that lives in the nerves and has two types (HSV1) and (HSV2)

Answer 5

Herpes

Question 6

A type of Herpes usually causes cold sores around the mouth.

Answer 6

Herpes Simplex Type 1(HSV-1)

Question 7

A type of Herpes usually
causes sores in the genital area.

Answer 7

Herpes Simplex Type 2 (HSV-2)

Question 8

The virus that causes AIDS (Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome); present in
blood, vaginal secretions, semen, and
breast milk; can be spread through
vaginal, oral, or anal sex without a
condom or latex/polyurethane barrier

Answer 8

Human Immunodeficiency virus

Question 9

caused by a bacterium; it can be spread
by vaginal, anal, or oral sex without a
condom or latex/polyurethane barrier.
- The disease has several phases

Answer 9

Syphilis

Question 10

__________ syphilis may
have pain-free open sores, called
chancres, in the genital or anal area or
around the mouth; the sores usually heal
on their own in three to six weeks.

Answer 10

Primary Syphilis

Question 11

stage of syphilis that often have a rash and/or hair loss.

Answer 11

Second Syphilis

Question 12

caused by a bacterium; it can be
spread by vaginal or anal sex or skin-to-skin contact with sores.

Answer 12

Chancroid

Question 13

an inflammation (irritation) of the
liver that are caused by viruses that exist in blood, vaginal secretions, semen, and breast
milk

Answer 13

Hepatitis

Question 14

hey live in the pubic hair and can be
transmitted by skin-to-skin contact; they
can also be spread through infected
clothes and bedding.

Answer 14

Pubic Lice

Question 15

caused by a single-celled germ called
a protozoa; can be spread during
vaginal, oral, or anal sex without a
condom or latex/polyurethane barrier

Answer 15

Trichomoniasis