Drew's+STD+HW

STDs (a wiki assignment--Outbreak Unit)

STDs Caused by Viruses (Describe virus, symptoms, treatment) HIV infection-condition in which the immune system begins to fail. There is no vaccine

Genital Warts-STD spread through skin to skin contact. Gardasil is the only vaccine for it.

Genital Herpes-disiese caused by Herpes simplex virus. There is no cure

Hepatitis-injury to the liver characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells

STDs Caused by Bacteria (Describe bacteria, symptoms, treatment) Chlamydia-one of the most common STDs. Trachomatis infection can be cured with antibiotics

Gonorrhea-STD that affects the rectum, the throat, and the eyes most commonly. It can be treated with antibiotics

Syphillis-STD that can be treated with antibiotics

Preventing Transmission of STDS (Outline each) Sexual activities that Transmit STDs Anal intercourse Fellatio Practice penile and vaginal cleanliness

Safer Sex Activites Using condoms hugging

Drugs Transmit STDs Sharing needles