Section Three: Sexually swimmingpools, hot D. Syndrome.

Those sick
Transmitter Diseases tubs, bathtubs, shared with AIDS will develop a
(STDs) clothing, or eating set of symptoms or
STDs are diseases or utensils. diseases as a result of a
infections which are weekened immune
transmitted between 3. Gonorrhea. Caused by system.
humans by means of Neisseria gonorrheae a
sexual contract. There bacterium that can grow HIV stands for human
are also insatnces in and multiply early in the immunodeficiency virus,
which some sexually warm, moist areas of the the virus that causes
transmitted infections are reproductive tract, AIDS. HIV is found in the
transmitted through including the cervix blood and other body
birth, needles, (opening to the womb), fluids such as virus. A
breastfeeding or even by uterus (womb), and person can be infected
usaing public toilets. fallopian tubes (egg with HIV for a long time
canal) in women, and in (even up to 10 years) and
Examples of STDs the urethra (urine canal) not know it. Some
in women and men. The people only find out that
1. Genital Herpes. bacterium can also grow they have HIV when it
Caused by the herpes in the mouth, throat, has already developed
simplex viruses type 1 eyes, and anus. into AIDS.
(HSB-1) and type 2 (HSV- Because HIV attacks
2). Singns typically 4. Non-gonoccocal the immune system,
appear as one or more Urethritis (NGU). An people with HIV (or
blisters on or around the Inflammation of the AIDS) can have several
genitals pr rectum. The urethra. The symptoms illnesses, illnesses that
blisters break, peaving of which can include the immune system
tender ulcers (sores) that pain or a burning caould no longer fight
may take to four weeks sensation upon that may lead to the
to heal the first time they urininatio, a white/cloudy patient’s death. Disease
occur. Typically., another discharge and a feeling that commonly afflict
outbreak can appear that you need to pass AIDS victims are
weeks or months after urine frequently. There pneumonia, diarrhea,
the first, but it almost are instances that the tuberculosis, herpe and
always less severe and infected person develops many more.
shorter than the first no symptoms.
outbreak. Symptoms of AIDS
5. AIDS or Acquired The symptoms of
2.Syphilis. Caused by the Immune Deficiency AIDS can be felt between
bacterium treponema Syndrome two months to ten years.
pallidum. Syphilis is A. Acquired. The virus is These can include:
passed from person to acquired directly through
person through direct sexual contact or 1. Unexplained,
contact with a syphilis through older body continuous swelling of
sore. Sores occur mainly fluidsfrom the person glands (for example, in
on the external genitals, infected with HIV. the breasts, neck and
vagina, anus, or inthe B. Immune. It attacks the armpits)
rectum. Sores also can immune system, the 2. Soaking night sweats
occur on the lips and in body’s defense against 3. Fever. 4. Chills
the mouth. Pregnant illnesses. 5. Paralyzing Fatigue
women with the disease C. Deficiency. The body’s 6. More than ten pounds
can pass it to the babies immune system becomes of weight loss in less
they are carrying. Syphilis defenseless and unable than two months
cannot be spred through to fight infections once 7. Diarrhea that lasts for
contact with toilet seats, AIDS sets in. several weeks.
doorknobs,
Although these signs and Steps In Preventing AIDS
symptoms may also
indicate many other 1. Maintain a high sesnse
illnesses, it is best to of moral values.
consult the doctor 2. Be faithful to the
immediately once they partner.
occur. 3. Stay away from bad
vices and influences.
How HIV/AIDS is 4. Provide program that
Transmitted will strengthen the
1. Through sexual family.
contact, primarily 5. Provide adequate
unprotected vaginal or programs and facilities
anal intercourse. designed to upload total
Transmission through development of young
oral sex is also possible. individuals.
2. By sharing needles 6. Use other acceptable
(used with syringes) such methods prescribed by
as those used as drug the government.
paraphernalia.
3. By receiving
transfussions of HIV-
infected blood.
4. Through transplant of
an HIV-infected blood.
5. By using contaminated
skin-piercing instruments
like needles, syringes,
razor blades, tattoo
needles or circumcision
instruments.
6. Through injury by
contaminated needles or
other sharp objects.
7. Through prenatal
modes, which means
passed from mother to
infant during pregnancy,
childbirth or breast-
feeding.
8. By getting the mucus
membranes susch as the
eyes or open wounds
splashed with infected
blood or other body
fluids.

Take note the materials

and instruments like
needles, razor blades and
the like are only
contaminated if they
carry traces of blood or
body or body fluids from
an HIV-infected person.