HIV and STD Prevention
Virus
A microscopic particle that causes infections made up of DNA and a protein coat
HIV (Definition)
A virus that attacks the body's immune system
Birth Control
About 98% effective at preventing pregnancy but does not prevent the transmission of STD's or HIV
Latex Condoms
About 98% effective at stopping transmission of most sexually transmitted diseases
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Symptoms of some STD's
Bumps, blisters, or drips near sex organs or mouth
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Most common symptom of an STD
No symptoms at all
Diseases
Not functioning properly, usually related to the body
1-800-230-PLAN
Number to planned parenthood information line (call with any questions)
Sexually Transmitted
Pass on through sexual intercourse: oral, Vaginal, or anal
Body fluids that carry the HIV virus
Semen, vaginal fluid, breast milk, blood
STD
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Bacteria
Single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus.
Peer pressure
The feeling that someone is making you or someone else do something they don't really want to do.
AIDS (Description)
The final stage caused by the HIV virus (Body no longer fights sicknesses)
Sexual Abstinence
The only 100% sure method of preventing sexual transmission of HIV and STD's
Immunodeficiency
Unable to combat viral bacterial infections
Body openings that can transmit HIV virus
mouth, genitals, anus, broken skin