Scoring points  All of you start with 100 points  Red= minus 50  Green=minus 15  Yellow=minus 5  Orange=plus 1 & cancels all  Purple cancels out a yellow or red  Exchange a candy for a candy!! You have only 2 min!!!! Hurry

What does the color mean?  Red=AIDS  Green=Herpes  Yellow=Syphilis  Purple=use of a condom  Orange=Abstinence

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases FLASH Lesson Mrs. Abbey Health

STI/STD Definition  A infection that is passed on from one person to another person during sex. Some can be passed on through skin to skin genital contact and others through body fluids.  It is important to treat them as soon as possible and not to spread them.

Types of STI’s & STD’s  3 Groups: 1. Viral 2.Bacterial 3. Parasites/Fungal

Viral: (incurable) passed by skin to skin contact & body fluids.  HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)  Vaccine to prevent spread.  Genital Herpes  Treated with medicine.  Hepatitis B  affects liver and spread through sharing of needles, too.  HIV/AIDS  Affects immune system.

Bacteria  Chlamydia  Gonorrhea  Syphilis Can be cured with antibiotics, but can lead to sterility if not treated. Prevention is testing.

Parasitic Infections: “a bug” Pubic Lice/Crabs: Is spread from skin to skin contact and treatable with medications.

Poster Activity  In groups of 3-4 you will be creating a poster on an assigned STD. Be sure to have the following for your share out.. Name of STD How Acquired Symptoms Treatment/Results