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STI Notes

The document outlines various sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV/AIDS, Chlamydia, Herpes, and HPV, detailing their causes, characteristics, and prevention methods. Key prevention strategies include condom use, regular testing, and limiting sexual partners. General prevention measures also emphasize abstinence and fidelity to one partner.

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STI Notes

The document outlines various sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV/AIDS, Chlamydia, Herpes, and HPV, detailing their causes, characteristics, and prevention methods. Key prevention strategies include condom use, regular testing, and limiting sexual partners. General prevention measures also emphasize abstinence and fidelity to one partner.

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STIs: Causes, Characteristics, and Prevention 1.

Gonorrhea Cause: Bacteria (Neisseria


gonorrhoeae) Characteristics: Pain during urination, discharge, abdominal pain, sometimes no
symptoms Prevention: Condom use, regular testing, avoid multiple partners 2. Syphilis Cause:
Bacteria (Treponema pallidum) Characteristics: Painless sores, rash on palms and feet, organ
damage if untreated Prevention: Safe sex, early testing, avoid contact with sores 3. HIV/AIDS
Cause: Virus (HIV) Characteristics: Weak immune system, weight loss, frequent infections
Prevention: Condom use, avoid sharing needles, blood screening 4. Chlamydia Cause: Bacteria
(Chlamydia trachomatis) Characteristics: Mild/no symptoms, discharge, painful urination, infertility
risk Prevention: Condom use, screening, limit partners 5. Herpes Cause: Virus (HSV)
Characteristics: Painful blisters, itching, recurrent outbreaks Prevention: Avoid sex during
outbreaks, condom use 6. HPV Cause: Virus (HPV) Characteristics: Genital warts, risk of cervical
cancer, often no symptoms Prevention: Vaccination, screening, condom use General Prevention: -
Abstinence - Faithfulness to one partner - Condom use - Regular testing - Avoid sharing sharp
objects

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