Sexually transmitted diseases are diseases that are spread from one person to another during sexual activities. Types of sexually transmitted diseases are: a. Syphilis – symptoms include: i.Fever ii.Aches iii.Rashes iv.Swollen joints v.Sore on the sex organ vi.Hairlessness vii.At later stage it can cause heart problem, paralysis and eye problem viii.It can result to insanity and death. Treatment – see a medical doctor b. Gonorrhea – symptoms include: i.Pains and difficulty with urination ii.Itching and discharge from sex organ iii.Painful swelling of the testicles iv.It can cause infertility v.During pregnancy it can affect the eye of the child. Treatment – see a medical doctor

C. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) HIV - Human Immune Deficiency virus has the following effects on the body of the affected person; i.It destroys the cells of the immune system therefore reduces the body ability to fight diseases. ii. HIV weakens the body and make it less able to fight diseases. iii.AIDS results to death How to Spread HIV/AIDS 1.Transfusion of infected blood 2.Use of sharp object like blade or pin 3.Having sex with someone who already has HIV 4.HIV pregnant mothers can pass to their children. Signs of HIV/AIDS 1.Gradual weight loss 2.Disease such as diarrhea fever. 3.Tiredness and weakness of the body 4.Results finally to death

How HIV is not Spread 1.Through everyday contact like shaking of hands 2.Sharing foods with infected persons 3.Through insect bites 4.By sharing toilets 5.By sharing combs Ways of preventing HIV/AIDS 1.Do not share sharp object 2.All blood to be transfused must be properly tested and screened 3.Do not have sex until marriage.