1. Sexually transmitted Diseases

2. HIV Q. Worldwide, what % of HIV cases are transmitted through heterosexual sex? A)15% B)25% C)50% D)75% Q. Worldwide, what % of HIV cases are transmitted through heterosexual sex? A)15% B)25% C)50% D)75%

3. HIV Q. What % of infected people were unaware of it? A)20% B)30% C)40% D)50% Q. What % of infected people were unaware of it? A)20% B)30% C)40% D)50%

4. HIV Q. What % of people infected with HIV will have no apparent ill- effects? A)10% B)20% C)30% D)40% Q. What % of people infected with HIV will have no apparent ill- effects? A)10% B)20% C)30% D)40%

5. Chlamydia The most frequently reported STD. Etiology: inflammation of: urethra, fallopian tubes, and cervix in women, epididymus in men. Causes PID in women (about 40%), causing infertility, ectopic pregnancy or chronic pelvic pain. Women with Chlamydia are 5 X more likely to contract HIV if exposed. The most frequently reported STD. Etiology: inflammation of: urethra, fallopian tubes, and cervix in women, epididymus in men. Causes PID in women (about 40%), causing infertility, ectopic pregnancy or chronic pelvic pain. Women with Chlamydia are 5 X more likely to contract HIV if exposed.

6. Chlamydia

7. Do you know the prevalence of chlamydia??? 2.8 mllion new cases in USA last year. Do you know the prevalence of chlamydia??? 2.8 mllion new cases in USA last year.

8. Genital Herpes Herpes simplex type I or II virus. Once contracted, you’ve got it for life. Symptoms include lesions/blisters on genitalia, fever, swollen glands. Both can cause cold sores or genital sores. Linked to cervical cancer Risk of transference to unborn. Herpes simplex type I or II virus. Once contracted, you’ve got it for life. Symptoms include lesions/blisters on genitalia, fever, swollen glands. Both can cause cold sores or genital sores. Linked to cervical cancer Risk of transference to unborn.

9. Genital Herpes

10. Genital herpes Do you know the prevalence of genital herpes?? The Western Blot test (presence of antibodies) Do you know the prevalence of genital herpes?? The Western Blot test (presence of antibodies)

11. Human Papillomavirus(HPV) 6.2 million infected/yr Causes genital warts, but most carriers are unaware of it. Leading cause of cervical cancer. 6.2 million infected/yr Causes genital warts, but most carriers are unaware of it. Leading cause of cervical cancer.

12. Human Papillomavirus

13. Do you know the prevalence in Canada, 20 -24 year old demographic??

14. Questions!! How long would you have to go out with someone before engaging in unprotected sex? Do you question and talk openly about sexual history with a potential partner? How long would you have to go out with someone before engaging in unprotected sex? Do you question and talk openly about sexual history with a potential partner?

15. Questions!! Do you have regular checkups? Have you been tested for HIV? Do you require your partner(s) to show you a test clearance? Do you have regular checkups? Have you been tested for HIV? Do you require your partner(s) to show you a test clearance?

16. Questions!! Have you seriously considered the possibility of your being a carrier??