Types of STIs
Transmission
Symptoms
Treatment
Prevention
100
This STI is a parasite that attaches to hair, causing extreme itching, especially at night
What is Pubic Lice
100
This can help prevent the transmission of an STI
What is condom/barrier method
100
Painful sores or blisters around the mouth or genitals are a common symptom of this viral STI.
What is Herpes
100
This STI can be treated with a special shampoo to remove the infestation of these parasites
What is pubic lice
100
This is the best way and only 100% way to protect yourself from getting an STI or pregnancy
What is abstinence
200
This STI has 3 stages if left untreated. A symptom of the 1st stage is a chancre, the second stage is a rash, and the last stage is organ damage.
What is Syphilis
200
This viral STI can be transmitted even without the presence of an active sore
What is Herpes
200
This STI may cause small, cauliflower-like warts throughout the body once affected by this virus
What is HPV
200
This type of medication can cure bacterial STIs
What are Antibiotics
200
This type of prevention measure does not protect against STIs but prevents pregnancy
What are birth control pills/hormonal method
300
This is an STI specifically that attacks the immune system (T cells), which reduces the body's ability to fight disease and infection
What is HIV
300
This parasitic STI spreads through skin-to-skin contact or sharing bedding or clothing, causing intense itching, along with red pimple-like rashes and bumps on the skin
What are Scabies
300
This STI is known for causing flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, weight loss, and thrush. It can be up to 10 years before being detected.
What is HIV/AIDS
300
Once diagnosed with this TYPE of STI, all sexual partners must be treated to prevent reinfection.
What is Bacterial
or
What is Parasite
300
Beginning a new intimate relationship, this type of medical test helps detect STIs and prevents the spread of STIs
What is an STI test/screening
400
Some strains of this STI are direct causes of cervical cancer
What is HPV
400
This viral STI can be transmitted by sharing needles, sexual activity, or tattoos, and attacks the liver, causing jaundice (yellowing of the skin & eyes)
What is Hepatitis B
400
If a someone does not treat a bacterial STI, they can develop this disease, which can cause infertility or ectopic pregnancy.
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
400
This STI is the most commonly reported and treated STI in the United States.
What is Chlamydia
400
This protective barrier method protects against the risk of both STIs and Pregnancy.
What is a Condom
500
This STI is the most common sexually transmitted viral infection in the U.S. It's so common that nearly all sexually active people will be exposed to this STI at some point.
What is HPV (Genital Warts)
500
This bacterial STI can be transmitted through sexual activity, symptoms can include painful urination and discharge, and it is becoming harder to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
What is gonorrhea
500
The main symptom caused by this parsite STI, is often a thin, creamy greenish-white odorous vaginal discharge.
What is Trichomoniasis (or “trich”)
500
This viral STI has no cure, but Antiretroviral (ART) medication can help protect the immune system from further damage and delay the progression of the disease.
What is HIV
500
The number of months that a person should get an STI test if sexually active, has multiple or anonymous partners
What are 3-6 month intervals