1. Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases
FLASH Lesson 11 &12
Mrs. Abbey Health

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

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

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

7. 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..(10 groups)
Name of STD (Bacterial, Viral, Parasite)
How Acquired
Symptoms
Treatment/Results