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Sexually transmitted infections

I can describe examples of common sexually transmitted infections in humans and ways to reduce their spread.

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Year 10
Edexcel
Higher

Sexually transmitted infections

I can describe examples of common sexually transmitted infections in humans and ways to reduce their spread.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Some pathogens are spread by direct contact, or transfer of body fluids, during sexual activity.
  2. Gonorrhoea and chlamydia as examples of common sexually transmitted infections caused by bacteria.
  3. Ways to prevent the spread of gonorrhoea and chlamydia, and issues in treating them (including resistance).
  4. HIV as an example of a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus, and ways to prevent the spread.
  5. Effects of AIDS on the body, increased risk of other diseases (inc. TB), and management of progression in HIV+ people .

Common misconception

HIV and AIDS are the same thing.

HIV is the virus and AIDS is a consequence of late-stage HIV infection.

Keywords

  • Sexually transmitted infection - A communicable disease that is spread through sexual activity.

  • Contraception - A way of preventing pregnancy.

  • Barrier method - A form of contraception that prevents pregnancy by blocking the sperm reaching the egg, and can also stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections.

It's a fragile virus and does not survive outside the body for long. HIV cannot be transmitted through sweat, urine or saliva.
Teacher tip

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
  • Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is a method of contraception?
Correct answer: condoms
antibiotics
antivirals
Q2.
Are bacteria prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
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Correct answer: prokaryotic
eukaryotic
Q3.
True or false? Viruses are living organisms.
true
Correct answer: false
Q4.
Match the disease to the pathogen that causes it.
Correct Answer:HIV,virus

virus

Correct Answer:salmonella,bacteria

bacteria

Correct Answer:athlete's foot,fungus

fungus

Correct Answer:malaria,protist

protist

Q5.
True or false? You can catch diseases from having unprotected sex.
Correct answer: true
false
Q6.
What is the role of white blood cells?
transporting oxygen
Correct answer: immunity
transporting carbon dioxide
blood clotting

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which type of pathogen causes gonorrhoea and chlamydia?
fungus
virus
protist
Correct answer: bacterium
Q2.
Which three of these are a symptom of both chlamydia and gonorrhoea?
swollen testicles
Correct answer: yellow/green discharge from the penis or vagina
Correct answer: burning pain when urinating
bleeding between periods
Q3.
How can we prevent the spread of gonorrhoea and chlamydia?
eat a healthy diet
Correct answer: use barrier-type contraception, such as condoms
Correct answer: abstain from sexually activity
exercise regularly
get vaccinated against the bacteria that causes both STIs
Q4.
How can we reduce the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance?
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Always take antibiotics when we are ill.
Correct answer: Only use antibiotics when necessary.
Take different antibiotics to kill as many bacteria as possible.
Correct answer: Finish the full course of antibiotics.
Q5.
Which bodily fluid does not typically contain HIV?
blood
breast milk
Correct answer: saliva
vaginal discharge
semen
Q6.
People with AIDS are more susceptible to other diseases because they have a weakened system.
Correct Answer: immune, immunity