Okay whats the real ways you get an std?!
Question: Okay whats the real ways you get an std!?
ok i know a std is a sexually transmitted disease!.!.!.!.so do you only get a std if you do a sexual act with someone else that has an std!? theres no way to get a std if both you and your partner dont have one right!? i just wanted to be sure cuz i keep hearing that both are true so im getting confussed!.!.!.and are there any other ways of getting an std besides sharing needles!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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STD's
How Do I Get an STD (STI)!?
HIV
How Do I Get HIV!?
Testing
Am I at Risk!?
How Do I Protect Myself!?
What if I Don't Have Any Symptoms!?
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STD's (STI's)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or STI's (Sexually Transmitted Infections) are infections that are transmitted through sexual contact!. Two-thirds of all new STD infections occur among people 25 and younger!. The most common STDs among college students are genital warts (human papilloma virus), chlamydia, and genital herpes!.
STDs are generally divided into two categories, bacterial (i!.e!. gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis) and viral (i!.e!. genital warts, herpes, Hepatits, and HIV)!. Bacterial infections are relatively easy to cure if detected early!. Viral infections are technically incurable but the symptoms are controllable if detected early!.
The key to curing and treating STDs is EARLY DETECTION!. STDs do not go away by themselves and if untreated can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), infertility, cancer, neurological disorders or worse!.
The most common STDs on college campuses are chlamydia, genital warts (also known as Human Papillomavirus) and genital herpes!. Many people who are infected with these infections do not know it because either they are experiencing NO symptoms or they overlook the symptoms they are experiencing and disregarding the changes in their bodies!. Seventy-five percent (75%) of women with chlamydia do not experience symptoms at all!. Some signs and symptoms to look for may include (but are not limited to) burning or painful urination, itching, abnormal discharge, or presence of a lesion or sore!. If you are sexually active, think about getting tested!. Early detection and treatment of STDs can greatly reduce your chances of contracting other STDs and of developing long-term illnesses related to STDs, such as infertility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, chronic pain, and maybe cancer!.
For more thorough information on HIV or STD's contact Health Education Services on campus or check out the American Social Health Association
GET TESTED!.!.!.GET TREATED!!!!
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How Do I Get an STD (STI)!?
The most common STDs on college campuses are chlamydia, genital warts (also known as Human Papillomavirus) and genital herpes!. Many people who are infected with these infections do not know it because either they are experiencing NO symptoms or they overlook the symptoms they are experiencing disregard the changes in their body!. Seventy-five percent (75%) of women with chlamydia do not experience symptoms at all!. Some signs and symptoms to look for include burning or painful urination, itching, abnormal discharge, or presence of a lesion or sore!. However, it is important to see your healthcare provider whenever you notice a suspicious change in your health!.
If you are sexually active, think about getting tested!. Early detection and treatment of STDs can greatly reduce your chances of contracting other STDs and developing long-term illnesses related to STDs, such as infertility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, chronic pain, and maybe cancer!.
How STD's Are Transmitted
Vaginal, anal and oral sex!.
Some are spread by just skin-skin contact (e!.g!. Genital warts, herpes, molluscum contagiosm)!.
Sharing needles of any kind (e!.g!. HIV, Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C)!.
For more thorough information on HIV or STD's contact Health Education Services on campus or check out the American Social Health Association
GET TESTED!.!.!.GET TREATED!!!!
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HIV
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS!. AIDS is a result of HIV infection!. Half of all new HIV infections are among people 25 and younger and 25% are among people 20 and younger!.
HIV is transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluid, and breast milk!. HIV CAN be prevented and is NOT transmitted through casual contact (hugging, sharing an apartment, playing basketball, etc!.)!.
The ONLY way to know if one is HIV infected is to receive an HIV antibody test!. The test will effectively assess whether the person is infected or not!. Please be aware that it takes the body approximately 3 - 6 months to develop enough antibodies to be detected on the HIV antibody test!. For this reason, it is important to wait to be tested 3 - 6 months after the risk behavior (sharing needles of any kind, unprotected anal, oral or vaginal sex) in order to receive an accurate test result!. Obviously, it is also important that the person not put him/herself at risk during this 3 - 6 month waiting period!.
For more thorough information on HIV contact For more thorough information on HIV or STD's contact Health Education Services on campus or check out the American Social Health Association
For more thorough information on HIV or STD's contact Health Education Services on campus or check out the American Social Health Association
GET TESTED!.!.!.GET TREATED!!!!
How Do I Get HIV!?
Q: I had sex with another student I met the first weekend of school!. Am I at risk HIV or other STDs just because I had sex one time!?
A: Yes, even one encounter of vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who is infected with Human Immunodeficency Virus (HIV) or another Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) can place you at risk for contracting these infections!. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS!. Anyone infected can live with HIV for years and not show any signs and symptoms of the disease!. They may feel perfectly healthy as the virus is replicating in their body!. Although they look and feel fine, they still have HIV and can transmit the virus to others!. Being tested for HIV is the only way to know if you are infected!.
How HIV is Transmitted:
Vaginal, anal or oral sex with an infected partner!.
Man to woman, woman to man, man to man, woman to woman!.
Through contact with blood, blood products or tissues of an infected person!.
Sharing needles!. IV drug use, steroids, ear & body piercing, body art, and insulin and blood sugar-testing equipment!.
Mother to infant \During pregnancy, birth, or through breast milk!.
Transfusion of HIV contaminated blood, blood products and body tissues!. Since 1985, screening of all donors and blood and blood products has reduced the risk!.
How HIV is NOT Transmitted:
Talking, shaking hands, or other casual contact!.
Hugging or kissing (there is a minimal risk that deep kissing - "French kissing or Tongue kissing"- could lead to infection, if open sores are present on the lips, tongue, or mouth)
Touching walls, doorknobs, writing utensils, restrooms, computers, telephones!.
Being bitten by mosquitoes, fleas, or other insects!.
For more thorough information on HIV or STD's contact Health Education Services on campus or check out the American Social Health Association
GET TESTED!.!.!.GET TREATED!!!!
Back to top
Am I at Risk!?
A Downloadable Version of this Quiz
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD
STD's
How Do I Get an STD (STI)!?
HIV
How Do I Get HIV!?
Testing
Am I at Risk!?
How Do I Protect Myself!?
What if I Don't Have Any Symptoms!?
--------------------------------------!.!.!.
STD's (STI's)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or STI's (Sexually Transmitted Infections) are infections that are transmitted through sexual contact!. Two-thirds of all new STD infections occur among people 25 and younger!. The most common STDs among college students are genital warts (human papilloma virus), chlamydia, and genital herpes!.
STDs are generally divided into two categories, bacterial (i!.e!. gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis) and viral (i!.e!. genital warts, herpes, Hepatits, and HIV)!. Bacterial infections are relatively easy to cure if detected early!. Viral infections are technically incurable but the symptoms are controllable if detected early!.
The key to curing and treating STDs is EARLY DETECTION!. STDs do not go away by themselves and if untreated can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), infertility, cancer, neurological disorders or worse!.
The most common STDs on college campuses are chlamydia, genital warts (also known as Human Papillomavirus) and genital herpes!. Many people who are infected with these infections do not know it because either they are experiencing NO symptoms or they overlook the symptoms they are experiencing and disregarding the changes in their bodies!. Seventy-five percent (75%) of women with chlamydia do not experience symptoms at all!. Some signs and symptoms to look for may include (but are not limited to) burning or painful urination, itching, abnormal discharge, or presence of a lesion or sore!. If you are sexually active, think about getting tested!. Early detection and treatment of STDs can greatly reduce your chances of contracting other STDs and of developing long-term illnesses related to STDs, such as infertility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, chronic pain, and maybe cancer!.
For more thorough information on HIV or STD's contact Health Education Services on campus or check out the American Social Health Association
GET TESTED!.!.!.GET TREATED!!!!
Back to top
How Do I Get an STD (STI)!?
The most common STDs on college campuses are chlamydia, genital warts (also known as Human Papillomavirus) and genital herpes!. Many people who are infected with these infections do not know it because either they are experiencing NO symptoms or they overlook the symptoms they are experiencing disregard the changes in their body!. Seventy-five percent (75%) of women with chlamydia do not experience symptoms at all!. Some signs and symptoms to look for include burning or painful urination, itching, abnormal discharge, or presence of a lesion or sore!. However, it is important to see your healthcare provider whenever you notice a suspicious change in your health!.
If you are sexually active, think about getting tested!. Early detection and treatment of STDs can greatly reduce your chances of contracting other STDs and developing long-term illnesses related to STDs, such as infertility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, chronic pain, and maybe cancer!.
How STD's Are Transmitted
Vaginal, anal and oral sex!.
Some are spread by just skin-skin contact (e!.g!. Genital warts, herpes, molluscum contagiosm)!.
Sharing needles of any kind (e!.g!. HIV, Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C)!.
For more thorough information on HIV or STD's contact Health Education Services on campus or check out the American Social Health Association
GET TESTED!.!.!.GET TREATED!!!!
Back to top
HIV
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS!. AIDS is a result of HIV infection!. Half of all new HIV infections are among people 25 and younger and 25% are among people 20 and younger!.
HIV is transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluid, and breast milk!. HIV CAN be prevented and is NOT transmitted through casual contact (hugging, sharing an apartment, playing basketball, etc!.)!.
The ONLY way to know if one is HIV infected is to receive an HIV antibody test!. The test will effectively assess whether the person is infected or not!. Please be aware that it takes the body approximately 3 - 6 months to develop enough antibodies to be detected on the HIV antibody test!. For this reason, it is important to wait to be tested 3 - 6 months after the risk behavior (sharing needles of any kind, unprotected anal, oral or vaginal sex) in order to receive an accurate test result!. Obviously, it is also important that the person not put him/herself at risk during this 3 - 6 month waiting period!.
For more thorough information on HIV contact For more thorough information on HIV or STD's contact Health Education Services on campus or check out the American Social Health Association
For more thorough information on HIV or STD's contact Health Education Services on campus or check out the American Social Health Association
GET TESTED!.!.!.GET TREATED!!!!
How Do I Get HIV!?
Q: I had sex with another student I met the first weekend of school!. Am I at risk HIV or other STDs just because I had sex one time!?
A: Yes, even one encounter of vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who is infected with Human Immunodeficency Virus (HIV) or another Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) can place you at risk for contracting these infections!. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS!. Anyone infected can live with HIV for years and not show any signs and symptoms of the disease!. They may feel perfectly healthy as the virus is replicating in their body!. Although they look and feel fine, they still have HIV and can transmit the virus to others!. Being tested for HIV is the only way to know if you are infected!.
How HIV is Transmitted:
Vaginal, anal or oral sex with an infected partner!.
Man to woman, woman to man, man to man, woman to woman!.
Through contact with blood, blood products or tissues of an infected person!.
Sharing needles!. IV drug use, steroids, ear & body piercing, body art, and insulin and blood sugar-testing equipment!.
Mother to infant \During pregnancy, birth, or through breast milk!.
Transfusion of HIV contaminated blood, blood products and body tissues!. Since 1985, screening of all donors and blood and blood products has reduced the risk!.
How HIV is NOT Transmitted:
Talking, shaking hands, or other casual contact!.
Hugging or kissing (there is a minimal risk that deep kissing - "French kissing or Tongue kissing"- could lead to infection, if open sores are present on the lips, tongue, or mouth)
Touching walls, doorknobs, writing utensils, restrooms, computers, telephones!.
Being bitten by mosquitoes, fleas, or other insects!.
For more thorough information on HIV or STD's contact Health Education Services on campus or check out the American Social Health Association
GET TESTED!.!.!.GET TREATED!!!!
Back to top
Am I at Risk!?
A Downloadable Version of this Quiz
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD
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