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explain how sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can interfere with fertility and
reproduction; e.g., chlamydia, gonorrhea, human papilloma virus.
Infection caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites
Transmitted mainly by sexual contact
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgPWZW-
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AIDS: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
HIV: human immunodeficiency virus
HIV attacks the helper T cells as this happens the body becomes more susceptible to infection and sickness
There is no cure only treatment to prolong life expectancy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc0_Rh6f6dw&saf ety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active
Three types of viral infection A, B, C
Hep A is contracted through contaminated drinking water (fecal material)
Hep C is transferred by blood to blood contact
Hep B is transferred through sexual contact.
Symptoms begin as flulike but can progress to a liver infection, liver failure, liver cancer or death. Some people are carriers they show no symptoms but still transmit the disease.
Very common viral STI (estimated 1 in 3 people)
Two known viruses Herpes simplex 1 and 2.
HSV 1 commonly causes infections around the mouth
(cold sores)
HSV 2 is sexually transmitted causes blisters and sores
Person is most contagious when a sore is present but can pass on the disease at any time.
Mothers with herpes have a C-section to prevents serious complications
No cure
Genital warts transmitted by skin contact
Many people show no symptoms
Has been linked to increased rates of cervical cancer in women and tumors
Vaccine available
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbsLeuCA3LQ&sa fety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active
Bacterial infection that 75% of people show no symptoms
If not treated it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility
Treated with antibiotics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeM-O_xhS68
Bacterial infection
Causes infection of the cervix, urethra, rectum and throat
Symptoms are pain when urinating and a thick greenish yellow discharge from the urethra
Treated with antibiotics
Bacterial infection characterized by three stages
1. ulcerated sores near infection site
2. rash
3. attack to the cardiovascular system and nervous system
May lead to mental illness, blindness, heart disease and destructive ulcers
Treated with antibiotics