STIs – Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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HIV stands for
HIV stands for
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
AIDS stands for
AIDS stands for
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
How does HIV weaken the immune system?
How does HIV weaken the immune system?
Attacks white blood cells
How is HIV transmitted?
How is HIV transmitted?
Body fluids: sex, needles, blood, mother to baby
Is there a cure for HIV/AIDS?
Is there a cure for HIV/AIDS?
No cure; antiviral drugs slow virus replication
Can antibiotics treat viral infections?
Can antibiotics treat viral infections?
No, antibiotics target bacteria not viruses
What type of infection is Chlamydia?
What type of infection is Chlamydia?
Bacterial infection
Typical symptom pattern of Chlamydia
Typical symptom pattern of Chlamydia
Often shows no symptoms ('silent' infection)
Treatment for Chlamydia
Treatment for Chlamydia
Antibiotics
Untreated Chlamydia complication in women
Untreated Chlamydia complication in women
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID); can cause infertility