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What is an STI?
An STI is a sexually transmitted infection.
What former Basketball star announced that he was diagnosed with HIV in 1991?
Earvin "Magic" Johnson pronounced in a 1991 press conference that he had contracted HIV.
Besides Sexual intercourse, what other way can Gonorrhea be contracted?
Gonorrhea can be passed on from a mother to infant during birth?
What type of pathogen is Gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection
What type of pathogen is hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a virus
can an STI only be contracted through sexual intercourse?
No, STI's such as AIDS/HIV can be contracted through the blood stream.
Is herpes curable?
No, but it is treatable with the use of antibiotics.
Is HIV/AIDS curable?
No, but there is medicine out there that can prolong your life
Is penetration and ejaculation required to spread Chlamydia?
No, penetration and ejaculation are not required to spread Chlamydia
Do you always get signs and symptoms when you get an STI?
No, you don't always get signs or symptoms when you receive a STI
What type of pathogen is Scabies?
Scabies is a parasite
Bibliography/Works Cited
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). (2018, October 05). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/std/ Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). (2018, October 05). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/std/ Parenthood, P. (n.d.). What Are STDs? | Sexually Transmitted Diseases Information. Retrieved from https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex
What STI is known as "the great imitator"
Syphilis is known as the great imitator
What is the first stage of syphilis called?
The first stage of syphilis is called the Primary stage
What is the first symptoms of syphilis?
The first symptom of syphilis is a non painful sore that can last up to 3 weeks.
What is the most common non-viral STI?
The most common non-viral STI is Trichoniasis
Besides abstinence what is the best way to avoid getting an STI?
The next best way to avoid a STI is to use a condom.
What is the only 100% effective method to keep from getting STI's?
The only 100% effective method is abstinence.
At what stage is syphilis is "asleep"?
The stage that syphilis is "asleep" is the third stage called latent.
How many types of HPV are there?
There are 100 known types of HPV and 40 of them can lead to cancer and or genital warts.
How many types of Herpes are there?
There are two types or herpes, HSV-1 and HSV-2
How to get rid of Scabies?
To get rid of Scabies, you need to apply medical cream or a Shampoo
Can Hepatitis C be transmitted from the mother to the infant during pregnancy?
Yes, Hepatitis C can be transmitted from mother to Infant during pregnancy.
Can Gonorrhea be cured?
Yes, with dual Therapy antibiotics
What type of STI's are curable?
bacterial STI's are curable.
What STI is known as the clap?
gonorrhea is known as the clap
