STDs 08

What is an STD?

Definition

It is a sexual transmitted disease.

How do we get STD's?

We get them from having sexual relations with someone who is already contaminated. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites and viruses.

What can we do to protect ourselves from an STD?

• make a link between STDs and Contraception
• link with vaccination strategies

What are the different STDs?

• AIDS, due to HIV infection
• Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia
• Trichomoniasis
• Genital Ulcer Diseases
• HPV
• Hepatitis B
• Syphilis
• Herpes Virus
• Crabs http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/std/stdc3.shtml

What are the different prevention programs agains STDs?

http://www.popline.org/docs/1365/155823.html

How do we know if we have an STD?

Gynecological control every year

References

STD's and condoms:
http://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/latex.htm
Different STD's:
http://www.epigee.org/guide/stds.html
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/venerealdiseases.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sexuallytransmitteddiseases.html
http://www.ucsfhealth.org/adult/medical_services/womens_health/gynecology/conditions/std/signs.html

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