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