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vocab
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S.T.I | An infection transmitted through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Sexually transmitted Infection |
S.T.D | An infection transmitted through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Sexually transmitted disease |
epidemic | a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. |
Abstinence | Abstinence is the choice not to have sex. This method is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and infection as long as all sexual contact is avoided, including vaginal, oral, and anal sex. |
H.I.V | a virus that attacks the immune system, which is our body’s natural defence against illness |
A.I.D.S | not a virus but a set of symptoms (or syndrome) caused by the HIV virus. |
P.I.D | Pelvic inflammatory disease |
gonorrhea | A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that, if untreated, may cause infertility. |
herpes simplex | A virus causing contagious sores, most often around the mouth or on the genitals. |
chlamydia | A common sexually transmitted infection that may not cause symptoms. |
syphilis | bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact that starts as a painless sore. |
trichomoniasis | A sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. |
hepatitis B | A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that's easily preventable by a vaccine. |
vaccine | A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular disease. |
scabies | A contagious, intensely itchy skin condition caused by a tiny, burrowing mite. |