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HIV/AIDS and STD not
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is AIDS | Acquired immune deficiency syndrom |
| What is HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| Is HIV a acquired virus | Yes |
| 3 ways to transmit | Unprotected sex, sharing needles, and mother to child (birth) |
| Is or why is HIV dangerous | The virus can mutate and change within the body. As it multiplies, it weakens the body's defense mechanism; the immune system |
| What are the other dangers of HIV | HIV has an incubation period that is anywhere from 6 months to 10 years |
| Is there a cure for either AIDS or HIV | As of right now, this is no cure |
| When is World AIDS day | December 1st |
| What is December 1st | Day of acknowledgement |
| What is Chlamydia | A STD caused by a bacteria |
| What is it referred to as | The silent disease, as there are often no symptoms |
| What are the complications and Treatments | If untreated it can cause infertility in both men and women. Can be cured with antibiotics |
| What is Gonorrhea | A STD caused by a bacteria |
| What are the symptoms for Gonorrhea | Thick yellowish discharge from the genitals and a burning sensation when urinating |
| What are the complications and Treatments for Gonorrhea | Damage to the heart, |