1. KNOW HIV/STD Prevention Curriculum Grade 8 Lesson 2
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KNOW HIV/STD Prevention Curriculum Grade 8 Lesson 2

2. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
STDs
Sexually Transmitted Diseases

3. Who gets STDs? STDs are most common among teens and young adults.
Health problems from STDs are more severe and more frequent for females than males.

4. Who should worry about STDs?
Anyone who has:
Unprotected sex
Many sex partners
Gets high or drunk before sex

5. Causes of STDs
Bacteria
Virus
Parasites
Fungus

6. Bacterial STDs Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Bacterial Vaginosis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU)

7. Viral STDs
HIV/AIDS
Herpes
Genital Warts
Hepatitis B

8. Parasitic STDs
Trichomoniasis
Pubic Lice
Scabies

9. STDs caused by Fungus
Yeast Infection (Candidiasis)

10. Transmission of HIV and STDs
Passed from an infected person to a partner through sexual activity.
Sexual Intercourse
Oral Sex
Skin-to-skin contact
Herpes
Syphilis
Pubic Lice
Scabies

11. STD Symptoms
Many STDs have no symptoms. For those who have symptoms, they may include:
Genital discharge
Abdominal pain
Painful urination
Skin changes
Itching around the genitals

12. STD Testing
See clinic or doctor
Be specific
All partners

13. STD Treatment Medication is different for different STDs
Bacterial
Viral
Parasitic
Fungal
Take full course of treatment

14. Preventing STDs Sexual abstinence. Maintain sexual fidelity.
Know your partners—go with them for STD and HIV tests.
Use latex condoms correctly.
Don’t get drunk or high.