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Ms. R’s 7th Grade Health
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Itching & Scratching (All About STIs)
It Can’t Happen to Me!
Each year, there are approximately 19 million new STIs, and almost half of them are among youth aged
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What are STIs?
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Infectious diseases that spread from person to person through intimate contact.
By the age of 21, almost 1 in 5 Americans requires treatment for an STI.
STIs can affect
and
of all ages and backgrounds who are having sex — it
doesn't matter if they're rich or poor.
If not treated, some STIs can cause permanent damage, such as
and even
Types of STIs
Virus
HIV/AIDS
Herpes
Hepatitis
HPV
Bacteria
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Parasite/Fungus
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Trichomoniasis
Scabies
Knowledge Check
Which types if STIs can be cured? ____________________________________
Which types of STIs can be treated, but cannot be cured? __________________________________
Which STIs can be prevented with a vaccine? ___________________________________
 Gardasil is the name of the vaccine that prevents ______________ infection.
Treating STIs
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Oral or
antibiotics or creams are a common treatment for STIs and usually clear up the
infection within a few weeks.
STIs that cannot be cured can be treated to control the symptoms or outbreaks, but once you get infected with
the ______________________, it stays with you for life!
How are STIs spread?
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True or False. You can only be infected if you have sexual intercourse. ______________
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You can get STIs if you have __________________, __________________ or vaginal sex. Viruses and bacteria
can enter the body through tiny cuts or tears in the mouth, anus, and genitals.
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A person can get some STIs, like herpes or genital warts, through ________________________________ contact
with an infected person.
Ms. R’s 7th Grade Health
Risk Factors for Infection
 Sex at young age: The younger a person starts having sex, the greater his or her chances of becoming infected
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with an STI, because teens are usually less responsible with regard to using protection and believe they won’t
get infected. The cervix of a teenage girl is more susceptible to contracting STIs than that of an adult woman.
Lots of partners: People who have sexual contact - not just intercourse, but any form of intimate activity - with
many different partners are more at risk than people who stay with the same partner.
Unprotected sex: Latex condoms are the only form of birth control that lessens your risk of contracting an STI.
How can you prevent STI infection?
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Practice abstinence. The only way to completely prevent STIs is to avoid any type of sexual contact or intimacy.
Use latex condoms. If you are sexually active then latex condoms can help prevent transmission.
Limit sex partners. The more people you have sex with, the greater the risk of getting an STI.
How can you tell if you have been infected?
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Sometimes you can tell if you have an STI and sometimes you cannot.
In many people, the STI does not cause any symptoms, especially in women.
The symptoms may be inside the vagina or anus, where they cannot be seen.
What is the best way to know whether you or your partner has been infected with an
STI?_____________________________________________
Symptoms of Infection
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Sores or rashes on or around genitals, mouth or anus
Irregular growths, bumps, or blisters
Discharge that looks or smells different than usual
Itching around genitals or anus
Pain or swelling in groin area
Pain during intercourse (women)
Unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting (women)
Pain during urination or bowel movements
NOTE: Having any of these symptoms does not mean that you definitely have an STI, but you should be checked by a
doctor just in case!
HIV/AIDS
Avoiding HIV:
HIV is only carried in:
 Abstain from sex or use latex
 blood
condoms
 semen
 Do not share drug needles
 vaginal secretions
 Use latex gloves when touching
 breast milk
blood or blood products
Risk Behaviors:
 unprotected sex
 sharing IV drug needles
 direct contact with infected blood or blood products
HIV is NOT carried in:
 saliva
 urine
 tears