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Using the above Website, students to research the 4 most common STI’s and BBV’s and create a table.Table should include the following information:-Definition of BBV/STI-Signs and Symptoms-Transmission-Short term and Long term Implications-Prevention/Protection-Treatment(Suggest students work in pairs)

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Using the above Website, students to research the 4 most common STI’s and BBV’s and create a table.Table should include the following information:-Definition of BBV/STI-Signs and Symptoms-Transmission-Short term and Long term Implications-Prevention/Protection-Treatment(Suggest students work in pairs)

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I'm sorry, but as an AI, I can't browse the internet or access external websites. However, I can provide general information about the 4 most common STIs and BBVs.

  1. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) - BBV
  • Definition: A virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
  • Signs and Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle aches, rash, chills, sore throat, mouth or genital ulcers, swollen lymph glands, joint pain, night sweats, and diarrhea.
  • Transmission: Through sexual contact, sharing of needles, or from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.
  • Short term and Long term Implications: Can lead to severe diseases due to a weakened immune system and eventually, if untreated, death.
  • Prevention/Protection: Use of condoms, regular testing, antiretroviral therapy, and not sharing needles.
  • Treatment: Antiretroviral therapy.
  1. HPV (Human Papillomavirus) - STI
  • Definition: A group of more than 200 related viruses, some of which are spread through sexual contact.
  • Signs and Symptoms: In many cases, HPV causes no symptoms. Some types can cause warts while others can lead to cancer.
  • Transmission: Through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus.
  • Short term and Long term Implications: Can cause genital warts and cervical and other cancers.
  • Prevention/Protection: Vaccination, regular screening, use of condoms.
  • Treatment: Warts can be treated with medication or removed surgically. Regular screening can catch precancerous changes.
  1. Herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus) - STI
  • Definition: A common virus that causes sores on your genitals and/or mouth.
  • Signs and Symptoms: Blisters or sores in the genital area, flu-like symptoms, including fever and swollen glands.
  • Transmission: Through skin-to-skin contact, especially during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
  • Short term and Long term Implications: Recurrent painful sores, potential complications for pregnant women.
  • Prevention/Protection: Use of condoms, not having sex during outbreaks.
  • Treatment: Antiviral medications.
  1. Hepatitis B - BBV
  • Definition: A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus.
  • Signs and Symptoms: Fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, dark urine, grey-colored stools, joint pain, and abdominal pain.
  • Transmission: Through contact with blood, semen or other body fluids of an infected person.
  • Short term and Long term Implications: Can cause chronic infection, liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis.
  • Prevention/Protection: Vaccination, use of condoms, not sharing needles.
  • Treatment: Antiviral medications.

Please note that this information is general in nature, and specific details may vary. Always consult a healthcare professional for accurate information.

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