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STI Overview: Types, Symptoms, Prevention

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), formerly called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections spread through sexual contact and some through skin-to-skin contact. Common STIs include chlamydia, HIV/AIDS, herpes, syphilis, and thrush. Chlamydia is the most common STI, especially in young people, and can cause infertility if left untreated. HIV/AIDS is spread through bodily fluids and can lead to AIDS which weakens the immune system. Herpes and syphilis cause sores or rashes and have no cure. Thrush is a yeast infection that causes itching and discharge. Using condoms and getting tested are the best prevention methods.

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STI Overview: Types, Symptoms, Prevention

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), formerly called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections spread through sexual contact and some through skin-to-skin contact. Common STIs include chlamydia, HIV/AIDS, herpes, syphilis, and thrush. Chlamydia is the most common STI, especially in young people, and can cause infertility if left untreated. HIV/AIDS is spread through bodily fluids and can lead to AIDS which weakens the immune system. Herpes and syphilis cause sores or rashes and have no cure. Thrush is a yeast infection that causes itching and discharge. Using condoms and getting tested are the best prevention methods.

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  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Overview of sexually transmitted infections, their transmission, and prevention methods.
  • Review of Learning: Summarizes the information covered about sexually transmitted infections.
  • Puberty: Discusses physical changes during puberty and their reasons.
  • Consent and the Law: Explores the importance of consent, legal ages, and implications of sexual harassment.
  • Sexual Maturity: Explains aspects of sexual maturity, including menstruation, sperm production, and reproductive anatomy.
  • Conclusion on STIs: Concludes the discussion on sexually transmitted infections addressing transmission, symptoms, and treatments.

Sexually transmitted

S.T.I
infections
 STIs (they used to be called STDs or sexually transmitted diseases) are infections that can
be spread during sexual contact (vaginal, anal, oral sex). Some infections like herpes and
warts can also be transmitted by skin to skin contact.

 Common STIs include- Using condoms and getting tested


 -chlamydia are the best methods of prevention.
 -HIV/aids
 -Herpes
 -syphilis
 -Thrush
Chlamydia
 The most common STI especially in young people.
 Is spread through sex without a condom.
 Can be easily treated with the assistance of a doctor.
 May not show any symptoms
 For guys- You may notice a burning pain when urinating, whitish discharge coming from
your penis, or irritation or soreness around the urethra (opening of the penis). 
 For girls- You may notice burning or pain when urinating, an unusual vaginal discharge,
pain in the lower belly, unusual bleeding or spotting from the vagina, or pain or bleeding
after sex

 If left untreated it may lead to infertility.


H.I.V/AIDS
 The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that causes HIV infection and over time
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
 HIV/aids is spread via the transmission of the following bodily fluids. Blood, Semen, Pre-
seminal fluid, Rectal fluids, Vaginal fluids and Breast milk. Therefore sex and needle sharing
are the most common methods of transmission
 There is no cure for HIV there is however treatment to prevent the condition from worsening.
 Symptoms include soreness, weakness, fevers, white spots on the tongue and pain.
 Aids eventually leads to severe weakening of the immune system which can then lead to
death. However with proper treatment and management people can still live a relatively
healthy life
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HERPES
 Genital herpes sores usually appear as one or more blisters on or around the
genitals, rectum or mouth. The blisters break and leave painful sores that may take
weeks to heal.
 Herpes can be spread through by skin-to-skin contact and can be transmitted
during vaginal, oral or anal sex.
 You can get herpes by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the
disease.
 Fluids found in a herpes sore carry the virus, and
contact with those fluids can cause
infection.
 There is no cure for herpes.
Syphilis
 Syphilis has so many possible symptoms, many of which look like symptoms from
other diseases. The painless syphilis sores are easy to miss. There is non-itchy body
rash and numerous other symptoms.
 Syphilis can be spread through unprotected sex.

 syphilis can be cured with the right antibiotics from your health care provider.
However, treatment will not undo any damage that the infection has already done.
 If left untreated syphilis can have severe consequences including blindness, loss of
bodily functions and even death.
THRUSH
 Vaginal thrush, also known as vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal thrush is very
common and about three in four women will have at least one episode of thrush at
some point during their life.
 Thrush is easily diagnosed by a doctor and easily treated.
 Symptoms can include itching, soreness and irritation, vaginal discharge
 pain during sex or while passing urine.
 Redness, cracked skin and swelling may also occur.
 Possible causes of thrush include taking antibiotics, pregnancy, diabetes, a
weakened immune system, taking the contraceptive pill and wearing tight-fitting
clothes.
Review of what we have learnt
 Puberty
 What changes?
 Why does it change?
Consent and the law

 How important is consent?

 Who can and cannot give consent?

 Legal ages of consent?

 What is sexual harassment/assault?


Sexual maturity
 Menstruation  Sperm production

 Reproductive Anatomy  Fertilisation and pregnancy


Sexually transmitted infections

 How can they be transmitted?

 Possible symptoms?

 prevention and treatment?

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