Sexually Transmitted Diseases

You can become infected with HIV by ____________.

• using contaminated hypodermic needles

• kissing and hugging

• sharing food and utensils

• mosquito bites

What is the direct consequence of a HIV infection?

• it attacks and destroys liver tissue

• it causes painful blisters to appear around the genitals

• it slowly destroys the immune system

• it causes the immune system to overreact to pathogens

How can one prevent HIV infection?

• have multiple sexual partners

• share razors with your friend

• use a condom when having sexual intercourse

• frequent unlicensed tattoo shops

A person can go years without showing any signs of having and STD and spread it to many partners without either one of them knowing what has been happening.

• True
• False

STD’s are transmitted via the following bodily fluids, except

• semen

• pre-ejaculatory fluid

• tears

• breast milk

Painful urination, skin rash, yellowing of skin or painful sex are common signs and symptoms of:

• Genital herpes

• Gonorrhea

• Syphilis

Sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacteria can cause permanent damage to various regions of the body if left untreated.

• true

• false

How long does gonorrhea take to show symptoms?

• 1 yr 
• 2 mos 
• 2-14 days 
• 0 days

Causes blisters on the skin and genitals. The blisters may disappear temporarily but may appear occasionally, especially as a result of stress.

• Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

• Genital herpes

• Gonorrhea

• Lymphogranuloma venereum (Chlamydia)

Sexually transmitted diseases caused by insects, bacteria, or protozoa are curable.

• true

• false