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?
You can pick up STIs from things like toilet seats and dirty towels
T or F
What is FALSE
Name one way 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?
Some people will naturally "clear" the HPV virus from their bodies without treatment
What is TRUE
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?
Teens in MA need parental permission to be tested for STIs.
What is FALSE
A method to confirm if someone has an STD.
What is testing?
One difference between bacterial and viral STIs (besides the fact that bacterial are bacteria and viral are viruses!)
What is bacterial = curable, viral = treatable
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?
Condoms will prevent transmission of all STIs
What is FALSE - some are transmitted through skin to skin contact (Herpes, HPV)
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?
Getting tested with your partner can be a positive bonding experience and build trust in your relationship
What is TRUE - hence Valentine's Day Testing!