HIV/AIDS and STIs

1. Go to the following web sites to answer the following questions:

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/dc-ma/aids-sida-eng.php
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/dc-ma/sti-its-eng.php
-Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
-HIV attacks the immune system and causes AIDS. These viruses can cause illnesses
and can even cause cancer and infections.
-engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse (anal or vaginal)
sharing sex toys
sharing needles or equipment for injecting drugs or steroids
mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy, delivery, and breast-feeding
4. Chlamydia:
Woman:

vaginal discharge
burning sensation when urinating
pain in the lower abdomen, sometimes with fever and chills
pain during sex
vaginal bleeding between periods or after intercourse
Men:

discharge from the penis

burning sensation when urinating
burning or itching at the opening of the penis
pain and/or swelling in the testicles

Ghonorrhea:
Men:

a burning sensation when urinating

yellowish/white discharge from the penis
burning or itching at the opening of the penis
painful or swollen testicles

Woman:

a burning sensation when urinating

vaginal discharge
pain in the lower abdomen
pain during sex
vaginal bleeding between periods or after sex

Genital Herpes:
Men:

sores on the penis, around the testicles, near the anus, or on the thighs or
buttocks
tender lumps in the groin (lymphadenopathy)

Woman:

sores inside or near the vagina, the cervix, on the external genitals, near the
anus, or on the thighs or buttocks
tender lumps in the groin (lymphadenopathy)

Human Papillomavirus:
Many people with this disease have no symptoms because the warts may be inside the
body.
Warts may appear on the vulva, thighs, rectum or the vagina for woman. Warts size
may increase during pregnancy.
Syphilis:

patchy hair loss

a rash on the soles of the feet, the palms of the hands, or elsewhere on the body
fever
malaise
swollen glands
flat grayish-white sores in mouth and on genitals

6. Chlamydia:

Life threatening if left untreated.

Gonorrhea

Life threatening if left untreated.

Herpes:

Pain
Discomfort
Emotional and social problems

7: Hep A: A liver disease contracted from contaminated food or water.

Hep B: A more infectious disease than HIV which can be spread through infected blood
or body fluids.

Hep C: A common liver disease throughout the world which is cotracted from infected
blood.
8. Hep A Symptoms:

Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal Discomfort
Dark Urine

Hep B: Some have none but if they do it includes:

jaundice
Dark Urine
Loss of appetite

Hep C: Some have no symptoms. If they do it includes.

Lethargy
Lack of appetite
Abdominal discomfort
Jaundice

9. Hep A: No cure but can go away overtime.

Hep B: No treatments but you can receive an injection on the first 7 days or less of
knowing that you have it.
Hep C: New treatments are on the process of being made but the treatments today
might cause another virus or disease.
10. Hep A: Usually doesnt cause death but can lead to pain.
Hep B: Can develop to cancer when the liver gets damaged.
Hep C: Others may suffer from liver cancer but some may only feel mild to moderate
damage.