1. Prevention and Treatment of STDs and HIV/AIDS

2. STD – Sexually transmitted disease are infections spread from person to person through sexual contact.
For infection to occur, a person must engage in sexual activity that involves direct genital contact or the exchange of bodily fluids with someone who is infected with an STD.

3. HIV – Human immunodeficiency virus is a virus that attacks the immune system
AIDS – Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a disease in which the immune system is weakened
HIV/AIDS can not be spread through casual contact – such as holding hands, hugging, or closed mouth kissing

4. HIV is transmitted only when a person’s infected blood, semen, or vaginal secretions comes into contact with broken skin or mucus membrane
Abstinence is the only 100% successful way to prevent STDs and HIV/AIDS.
Birth control pills, condoms, and other birth control devices do not prevent STDs and HIV/AIDS.

5. Guidelines for staying committed to abstinence - not having sex:
1. set limits on physical affection
2. avoid dating someone who is sexually active
3. avoid situations where you may feel pressure
4. practice refusal skills

6. Avoid High-Risk Behaviors and STDs
High-risk behaviors include:
1. being sexually active with more than one person
2. engaging in unprotected sex
3. engaging in sexual activity with high-risk partners
4. using alcohol and other drugs
Avoid situations in which your judgment or commitment might be compromised.

7. Understanding the Risks
Each month, about 750,000 teens are diagnosed with an STD.
One of the main problems for teens who are sexually active is that they are unaware of a partner’s past behavior.

8. Understanding the Risks
You can not tell if someone has an STD or HIV/AIDS by looking at them
Many STDs go undiagnosed because a person might not know they have one or are embarrassed and therefore are contracted by others unknowingly.

9. Diagnosing STDs and HIV/AIDS
There are many methods used to diagnose STDs and HIV/AIDS
1.physical examinations
2.urine test
3.laboratory tests
4.blood tests

10. Diagnosing STDs and HIV/AIDS
Some symptoms of STDs and HIV/AIDS do not appear right away.
If STDs and HIV/AIDS are not diagnosed and treated early, serious long-term consequences can result.

11. Treatment
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis can all be treated and cured with antibiotics
Genital HPV Infection has no cure, but does have medication to relive symptoms

12. Treatment
Genital Herpes have no cure, but medication can control outbreaks.
HIV/AIDS has no cure, but medications can slow the growth of this disease.