Sexually Transmitted Infections

by Miranda Hunter

Overview

Myth...or truth? 1.Only people who have sex with many partners get sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 2.If I always use a condom, I can't catch an STI. 3.Using two condoms is even safer than one. 4.Oral sex is safe without a condom. 5.If I don't have any symptoms, I don't have an STI. Do you know if these statements are true or false? Are you certain? Don't be too embarrassed to find out about STIs. These infections are avoidable—and most are treatable. This book will give you the information you need to make good decisions—and stay safe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422290101
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Series:	Guide to the Science of Health Series
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
Lexile:	1130L (what's this?)
File size:	13 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Baby-Making Body Parts and the Bugs That Bug Them 11

2 Gonorrhea: The Dreaded Drip 29

3 Syphilis: The Impersonator 43

4 Chlamydia: The Strong Silent Type 57

5 Herpes: The, Bad Houseguest 69

6 HIV/AIDS: The International Bad Boy 81

7 The Rest of the Gang 97

8 Playing It Safe: Preventing STIs 111

Further Reading 121

For More Information 122

Glossary 123

Index 125

Picture Credits 127

Biographies 128