STIs: The Most Common Reportable Infectious Diseases
Who Is Affected: Disparities Among Groups
Factors Contributing to the Spread of STIs Practically Speaking PREVENTING STIS: MALE CONDOMS, FEMALE CONDOMS, AND NONOXYNOL-9 Practically Speaking STI ATTITUDE SCALE
Consequences of STIs
PRINCIPAL BACTERIAL STIS
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infections (NGU/NSU)
Syphilis Think About It THE TUSKEGEE SYPHILIS STUDY: "A TRAGEDY OF RACE AND MEDICINE"
PRINCIPAL VIRAL STIS
HIV and AIDS
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)/Genital Warts
Genital Herpes
Hepatitis
VAGINAL INFECTIONS
Bacterial Vaginosis
Candidiasis
Trichomoniasis
OTHER STIs ECTOPARASITIC INFESTATIONS
Scabies
Public Lice
STIS AND WOMEN
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PIV)
Cystitis
PREVENTING STIS
Avoiding STIs Think About It HOW COMMON ARE CONDOM-USE MISTAKES? Practically Speaking SAFE AND UNSAFE SEX PRACTICES
Treating STIs
FINAL THOUGHTS SUMMARY QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION SEX AND THE INTERNET SUGGESTED WEB SITES SUGGESTED READING
