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What does STD stand for?

Sexually transmitted disease

Which STDs are treatable but repeatable? (Select all that apply)

  • Gonorrhea (correct)
  • Crabs (pubic lice) (correct)
  • Trichomonas (correct)
  • Chlamydia (correct)
  • Syphilis (correct)
  • HPV

    • Which STDs are NOT curable? (Select all that apply)

  • HPV (correct)
  • Syphilis
  • Chlamydia
  • Herpes (correct)
  • HIV (correct)
  • Hepatitis B (correct)

    • What does HPV stand for?

    <p>Human papilloma viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HIV stand for?

    <p>Human immunodeficiency virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AIDS stand for?

    <p>Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do teen females have an easier chance of getting an STD?

    <p>The cervix in teen females has a weaker cell type that is easier to infect for some STDs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do teens have a higher rate of STDs? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Weak cells in the cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the odds that a sexually active teen will get an STD this year?

    <p>1 out of every 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: STDs usually happen to people who aren't 'clean'.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    STDs can result in which of the following? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a girl does not treat an STD, what could happen? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Pelvic inflammatory disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a pregnant woman has an STD, what could happen to the baby? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Stillbirth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: herpes and HIV are incurable life-long infections.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: several STDs increase the chances for HIV transmission and HIV infection.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fluids can transmit STDs? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Vaginal fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can STDs be prevented? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Abstinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for refraining from sexual activity?

    <p>Abstinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AIDS signify?

    <p>Disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus HIV that decreases functioning of the immune system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ARC in relation to AIDS?

    <p>A lesser disease response to the AIDS virus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is anal sex?

    <p>The inserting of the penis into the anus of a partner, male or female. This form of sex is physically abusive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an antibody?

    <p>Proteins substance formed by the body's immune system in response to a foreign agent or antigen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an antigen?

    <p>The substance which when introduced into the body causes production of an antibody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does antiviral mean?

    <p>Literally meaning against a virus any drug that can destroy or weaken a virus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an asymptomatic carrier?

    <p>A person who has an infectious organism within the body but does not feel or show outward symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bisexual mean?

    <p>Having sexual partners of the same sex and of the opposite sex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are body fluids?

    <p>Fluids that are manufactured by the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are carriers in terms of disease?

    <p>Person who harbors a specific disease carrying organism may not have any active symptoms of the disease but is still capable of spreading the organism to others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is casual contact?

    <p>Refers to daily interactions between HIV infected persons and others that homework and school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does celibacy mean?

    <p>Virginity as a response to a gospel invitation virginity consecrated to Jesus Christ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chastity?

    <p>Virtue that helps person love unselfishly and responsibly that regulates and humanizes sexual desires sexual abstinence for the unmarried and exclusive heterosexual partnership for the married.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does communicable mean?

    <p>Refers to a disease that may be transmitted from one person to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does compassion mean?

    <p>Awareness of person's distress with desire to comfort and alleviate pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a condom?

    <p>A protective sheath that fits over the erect penis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does confidential mean?

    <p>First to information that may be shared only with permission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does contagious mean?

    <p>Easy transmission of disease-causing organisms from one person to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does contaminated mean?

    <p>Infected with disease-producing germs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does disease mean?

    <p>The sickness that impairs normal functioning of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of STDs

    • STD stands for sexually transmitted disease.

    Treatable STDs

    • Treatable but repeatable STDs include:
      • Syphilis
      • Chlamydia
      • Gonorrhea
      • Trichomonas
      • Crabs (pubic lice)

    Non-Curable STDs

    • STDs that are not curable include:
      • Herpes
      • HPV (human papilloma viruses)
      • HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
      • Hepatitis B
    • HIV refers to human immunodeficiency virus.
    • AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
    • HPV stands for human papilloma viruses.

    Risk Factors for Teens

    • Teen females are at higher risk due to weaker cervix cell types that are more susceptible to infections.
    • Higher rates of STDs in teens result from:
      • Unprotected sexual activities
      • Weak cells in the cervix

    Statistics

    • Odds of a sexually active teen contracting an STD in a year are 1 in 4.

    Misconceptions

    • It is false that STDs primarily affect 'unclean' individuals.

    Consequences of Untreated STDs

    • Untreated STDs can lead to:
      • Cancer
      • AIDS from HIV
      • Potential death

    Impacts on Women

    • If untreated, females may experience:
      • Pelvic inflammatory disease
      • Cervical cancer
      • Infertility

    Pregnancy Considerations

    • STDs in pregnant women can cause:
      • Infections in the baby
      • Birth defects
      • Stillbirth

    Chronic Infections

    • Herpes and HIV are incurable, lifelong infections, with the latter leading to increased HIV transmission risk.

    Transmission

    • Fluids capable of transmitting STDs include:
      • Vaginal fluids
      • Pre-ejaculate
      • Semen
      • Abnormal discharge (pus)
      • Blood

    Prevention Strategies

    • Preventive measures against STDs include:
      • Abstinence
      • Open discussions with partners
      • Using protection (condoms)

    Key Definitions

    • Abstinence: refraining from sexual activity.
    • AIDS: a disease from HIV that weakens the immune system.
    • ARC: a lesser disease response to AIDS virus.
    • Antibody: protein produced by the immune system in response to an antigen.
    • Antigen: a foreign substance that triggers antibody production.
    • Antiviral: drugs that can destroy or weaken viruses.
    • Asymptomatic carrier: an infected person without visible symptoms but can still spread the disease.
    • Bisexual: having sexual partners of both the same and opposite sex.
    • Body fluids: various fluids produced by the body.
    • Carriers: individuals with a disease-causing organism without symptoms, capable of spreading it.
    • Casual contact: everyday interactions with HIV-infected persons that don't involve transmission.
    • Celibacy: virginity in response to a religious calling.
    • Chastity: the virtue of unselfish love and responsible sexual desires.
    • Communicable: diseases that can be transmitted between individuals.
    • Compassion: awareness and desire to alleviate someone's distress.
    • Condom: a protective sheath worn over the erect penis.
    • Confidential: information shared privately with permission.
    • Contagious: ease of disease transmission from one person to another.
    • Contaminated: infected with disease-causing germs.
    • Disease: any sickness impairing normal body functioning.

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