Which of the following is commonly affected by STIs?
How many known STIs exist today?
If you think you may have an STI and would like to get more information, where can you learn more about STIs? Name at least three resources.
Places that provide various resouces about STIs can include schools, county health agencies, health clinics, online health sites, and private doctors' offices.
Which bacterial STI can attack vital organs in its final stage?
Name three STIs that can be life-threatening or lead to life-threatening illnesses.
Gonorrhea, syphilis, human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be life-threatening or lead to life-threatening illnesses.
Explain why HIV is a life-threatening STI.
HIV has no cure. Medications can only prolong life and treat infections. The virus weakens the immune system and in time becomes AIDS, at which time it is very difficult for the body to fight off diseases and certain cancers.
Name three STIs that can be life-threatening or lead to life-threatening illnesses.
How many known STIs exist today?
Which of the following is commonly affected by STIs?
Explain why HIV is a life-threatening STI.
If you think you may have an STI and would like to get more information, where can you learn more about STIs? Name at least three resources.
Educating students about STIs is optional for schools in all US states.
Counseling has proven to be effective in reducing the number of individuals that become infected with STIs.
Which bacterial STI can attack vital organs in its final stage?
The only place you can seek treatment for an STI is at a private doctor's office.
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