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What is the primary reason for the shift from using the term 'STD' to 'STI'?
What is the primary reason for the shift from using the term 'STD' to 'STI'?
What is a common characteristic of Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea?
What is a common characteristic of Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea?
Why has there been an increase in the number of males with STIs?
Why has there been an increase in the number of males with STIs?
What is a risk factor for contracting STIs, especially among young people?
What is a risk factor for contracting STIs, especially among young people?
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How many STIs are listed in the passage?
How many STIs are listed in the passage?
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What is the implication of using the term STI instead of STD?
What is the implication of using the term STI instead of STD?
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Which of the following is NOT a predominant mode of STIs?
Which of the following is NOT a predominant mode of STIs?
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What is a characteristic shared by two STIs listed?
What is a characteristic shared by two STIs listed?
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Why are young people more at risk of contracting STIs?
Why are young people more at risk of contracting STIs?
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What is a common demographic group affected by the increase in STI cases?
What is a common demographic group affected by the increase in STI cases?
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Study Notes
What is an STI?
- A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection spread by sexual contact.
Why is the term STI preferred over STD?
- STI is preferred because not all cases of sexually transmitted infections show symptoms, unlike diseases.
Predominant Modes of STIs
- Two of the most common STIs are:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
Types of STIs
- There are several types of STIs, including:
- Chlamydia
- Genital warts
- Gonorrhoea
- Herpes
- HIV
- Syphilis
Trends in STI Prevalence
- The number of males with STIs has increased due to an increase in men who have sex with men (MSM).
Risk Factors for STIs
- Certain factors increase the risk of getting an STI, including:
- Young age (especially <25 years old)
- Unprotected sex
- Having multiple sex partners
- Previous history of STIs
- Having sex under the influence of drugs/alcohol
- Not using condoms
- Having a sexual partner with an STI
- Not getting regular STI testing
What is an STI?
- A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection spread by sexual contact.
Why is the term STI preferred over STD?
- STI is preferred because not all cases of sexually transmitted infections show symptoms, unlike diseases.
Predominant Modes of STIs
- Two of the most common STIs are:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
Types of STIs
- There are several types of STIs, including:
- Chlamydia
- Genital warts
- Gonorrhoea
- Herpes
- HIV
- Syphilis
Trends in STI Prevalence
- The number of males with STIs has increased due to an increase in men who have sex with men (MSM).
Risk Factors for STIs
- Certain factors increase the risk of getting an STI, including:
- Young age (especially <25 years old)
- Unprotected sex
- Having multiple sex partners
- Previous history of STIs
- Having sex under the influence of drugs/alcohol
- Not using condoms
- Having a sexual partner with an STI
- Not getting regular STI testing
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Test your knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), including modes of transmission, types of STIs, and risk factors. Learn about Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Herpes, HIV, and more.
