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HIV/AIDS
WHAT IS HIV?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS. The HIV infects the cells that make up your immune system (T-cells),...
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HPV
WHAT IS HPV?
Human Papillomavirus
It’s a common virus that lives on the skin and sometimes causes warts. If you had warts on your hands as a kid...
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OTHER INFECTIONS
There are several infections you should know about because sex can make them worse or they are linked to sexual activity, but they don’t...
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PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE
The term pelvic inflammatory disease refers to an infection of the uterus (womb), fallopian tubes (tubes that carry eggs from...
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PUBIC LICE
WHAT ARE PUBIC LICE?
Pubic lice, also known as “crabs”, are very tiny insects that cling to pubic hairs, suck blood for food and attach...
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SYPHILIS
SYPHILIS IS…
Caused by a type of bacteria called a spirochete;
An infection that affects the whole body, spreading through the blood stream;
An...
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TRICHOMONIASIS
WHAT IS TRICHOMONIASIS?
It is commonly known as “Trich” (pronounced “trick”);
It is one of the most common STDs;
It is caused...
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HERPES
GENITAL HERPES…
Is a common sexually transmitted virus;
Can infect both the mouth and the genitals;
Two different kinds: HSV 1 and HSV 2,...
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VIRAL HEPATITIS
VIRAL HEPATITIS…
Is an inflammation (swelling) of the liver.
Is a viral disease.
Causes mild illness that lasts less than 6 months....
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GONORRHEA
GONORRHEA IS…
A common sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Caused by bacteria.
Sometimes called “the clap” or “the drip”.
Easily...
