STD
Infectious disease that is spread from person to person through sexual content
Abstinence
The only 100% foolproof method of not obtaining an STD
Problems caused by STDs
Vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and urethritis
Common STDs
�chlamydia. �genital herpes. �gonorrhea. �genital warts(HPV). �syphilis
HIV
H-Human. I-Immunodeficiency. V-Virus
AIDS
A-Acquired I-Immune. D-Deficiency. S-Syndrome
Transmission of HIV
Blood, semen, vaginal secretion, and breast milk
Progression of HIV infection
�asymptomatic phase. �declining immunity. �AIDS
Identification of HIV
Blood test
Treatment of HIV?
No cure
Types of STD
Viral, Bacteria, and Parasite
How many different types of STD's?
35