General STDs
what does STD stand for?
What is sexually transmitted disease?
This bacterial STD often shows no symptoms but can lead to infertility
What is chlamydia?
This virus attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS.
What is HIV?
The only 100% effective method to prevent STDs
What is abstinence?
This condition can result from untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea and may lead to infertility.
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
Name one wat STDs are spread.
What is sexual contact?
A bacterial infection that can cause painful urination and discharge
What is gonorrhea?
A viral infection causing genital warts and linked to cervical cancer.
What is HPV?
This barrier method protects against most STDs by preventing contact with bodily fluids
What is a condom?
An untreated STD that progresses in stages and can lead to organ damage
What is syphilis?
This parasitic STD causes itching and discomfort in pubic hair
What are crabs (pubic lice)?
This bacterial STD progresses in stages and can damage the brain and heart.
What is syphilis?
This virus causes painful sores on the mouth or genitals.
What is herpes (HSV)?
This process involves identifying infections, even without symptoms
What is testing?
The term for infections that are passed from mother to child during childbirth
What are congenital infections?
A method to confirm if someone has an STD.
What is testing?
The term for a condition caused by untreated bacterial STDs that affects the reproductive organs
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
A vaccine can protect against this viral infection that affects the liver
What is hepatitis B (HBV)?
This prevents certain viral infections, like HPV and hepatitis B.
What is vaccination?
This viral infection can cause lifelong liver damage if untreated
What is hepatitis B (HBV)?
This parasitic STD can cause itching and unusual discharge
What is trichomoniasis?
Name one bacterial STD that is curable with antibiotics.
What is chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis?
Name two viral STDs that cannot be cured but can be managed
What are herpes and HIV?
A treatment option for bacterial STDs.
What are antibiotics?
The term for complications like cancer linked to certain STDs, such as HPV.
What is cervical cancer?