Sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents.

Proyecto para la primera evaluación de Inglés IV.

Profesor: López Flores Jorge.             
Equipo No. 5                                

Nombre de los participantes:                         

De la Cruz Estrada Ximena Vianey     

Lara Angeles Fernando Jair            

Mojica Núñez Jennifer Kristell         

Muñoz Gutiérrez Valentina             

Zuñiga Torres Natali                     

Méndez Reyes Juan Daniel

Gómez Miguel José Antonio                          
Grupo:405                                                          
Fecha: 04 de marzo de 2019

What are sexually transmitted diseases?

Throughout history there have been very serious diseases among the population, but they have also been some of the most important things in the sexual society, especially in adolescents. But, in reality, what are sexually transmitted diseases?

Risks of contracting a sexually transmitted disease

Many times the adolescent is not aware that he or she can contract a sexually transmitted disease due to lack of information or other issues. These are some of the risks that the person can get this disease:

• Sex without protection
• The immune system and cervix have not reached maturity
• The use of alcohol and street drugs and having multiple sexual partners
• Sores or open, cut lesions, such as perforations for piercing or earrings on the body

Symptoms of a sexual transmission

There are times when the person gets an infection and never realizes it. These are some signs that the person may come to expect depending on the type of sexually transmitted disease that has contracted:

• Blisters, warts, sores, or a rash in the mouth or genital area that can be painful
• Secretion from the penis, vagina, or anus that could smell bad
• Fever, muscle pain, or swollen lymph nodes in the groin
• Inflammation and itching of the skin in the genital area
• Pelvic or abdominal pain, pain during sex or when urinating
• Sore throat, ulcers in the mouth or problems swallowing
• Vaginal bleeding or spotting after a sexual relationship in women                                                                              

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Most Common in Adolescents

Next we will see the sexually transmitted diseases that are most common among young people:

• Human Papilloma Virus (HPV): HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) are, in reality, a set of common viruses (there are more than 100 types), and, although most are harmless, about 30 types are associated with an increased risk of cancer. The first cause anogenital warts; the high risk, however, lead to the development of cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina and anus in women, and cancer of the anus and penis in men.
• HIV: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that attacks and weakens the immune system. As a consequence, the organism becomes very vulnerable to infections and diseases. This virus is the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV is not transmitted through the air or through saliva. The most frequent forms of infection are through unprotected sex or exchange of needles or syringes with contaminated blood. Other routes of transmission are from mother to child through pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.
• Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): there are two types of herpes simplex virus: type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). The first is transmitted by mouth-to-mouth contact (sometimes from the infected mother to the baby during delivery) and causes cold sores (which may include symptoms such as fever or lip pupae), or genital herpes. For its part, HSV-2 is acquired sexually and causes genital herpes. Of course, both lead to infections that last a lifetime.
• Syphilis: Caused by a bacterium, syphilis infects the genital area, the lips, the mouth or the anus and affects both women and men indiscriminately. It is usually spread through sexual contact with people who suffer from it, although it can also be transmitted from the mother to the baby during pregnancy.
• Gonorrhea: This infection is very common among young adults. The bacterium responsible for gonorrhea is the Neisseria Gonorrhoeae or genococo, and can infect the genital tract, mouth or anus. Like syphilis, it is contracted through vaginal, oral or anal sex with an infected partner or through pregnancy or delivery from mother to child.
• Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is a life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). This is transmitted through the blood or other bodily fluids belonging to a person. There is no specific treatment for acute hepatitis B.

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Summary

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that spread from one person to another through sexual intercourse (vaginal, oral or anal) or intimate contact. Sexually transmitted diseases are also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STDs, in general, affect both men and women. However, there are exceptions, and some of them do make a gender differentiation. All these pathologies can lead to chronic diseases, complications (especially during pregnancy), and some types of cancer and even, in the worst case, death. Although we live in the information age and have large sources of knowledge, STDs continue to grow, especially among the youngest.

Questions

How can a sexually transmitted disease be prevented?

When using the condom or in more serious situations, it is best to abstain from sexual intercourse.

By what means can not you acquire any sexually transmitted disease?

For a greeting of kiss and hand, for eating the same dishes, for using the same bathroom, for a hug, for a sneeze and for living with the sick person.

Mention three symptoms that a person may suffer if they have a sexually transmitted disease.

1. Secretion from the penis, vagina, or anus that could smell bad
2. Inflammation and itching of the skin in the genital area
3. Sore throat, ulcers in the mouth or problems swallowing

By what means can a sexually transmitted disease be acquired?

By having sex, by exchanging fluids, by cutting or using dirty needles in poor condition and having to exchange blood with a sick person.

What parts of the body are affected by syphilis?

The genital area, lips, mouth or anus and affects men and women indiscriminately.

Bibliography

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