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CONCEPT OF SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED
Sexually transmitted diseases
(ETS), once called venereal
diseases, are defined as a group of
diseases caused by various
infectious agents acquired by
sexual activity.
or oral contact.
CONSEQUENCES OF SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED
Sexually transmitted diseases are
referred to the Group of infectious
diseases that are transmitted by
sexual contact.
They will spread from person to
person through an affected mucous
membrena with another healthy
mucous membrane contact, or
through a wound in the skin.
These tissues have the ideal
conditions for infection to develop and
transfer, a humid and warm
environment.
The risk of contracting one of these
diseases grows when not used a
preventive method like condoms,
HIV
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome) was first reported in the
United States in 1981. It is caused by
a virus called HIV, or the human
immunodeficiency virus, a virus that
destroys the body's ability to fend off
an infection.
It is estimated that about 900,000
people in the United States are
currently infected with HIV.
CAUSES OF SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL
TRANSMISSION:
The only way to prevent
E.T.S.D'ENGINYERIA in population
sexually active is through the Correct
use of the condom during sex.
We also currently have a vaccine used
to prevent Hepatitis B.
Prevention in injection drug use: