Chapter 24 Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. A common bacterial STD.
  2. 3. Transmitted Infection: Another name for STD.
  3. 6. Herpes: A viral STD caused by the herpes simplex virus.
  4. 9. Infection: Illnesses that occur when the immune system is weak.
  5. 13. Therapy: Medications that help control HIV.
  6. 15. Choosing not to engage in sexual activity.
  7. 16. A disease that spreads rapidly among people.
  8. 17. A bacterial STD that progresses through stages.
  9. 19. Transmitted Disease: An infection spread through sexual contact.
  10. 20. A virus that attacks helper T-cells.
  11. 21. Vaccine: A vaccine that protects against cervical cancer, genital lesions, and genital warts.
  12. 22. Membranes: Moist tissues where HIV can enter the body.
Down
  1. 2. Showing no symptoms or only mild symptoms that may disappear.
  2. 4. Medications that treat bacterial STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis).
  3. 5. A parasitic STD.
  4. 7. A widespread occurrence of a disease in a population.
  5. 8. Testing: A medical screening that detects HIV infection.
  6. 10. To send or spread from one person to another.
  7. 11. A bacterial STD.
  8. 12. Precautions: Safety steps to prevent infection through blood or bodily fluids.
  9. 14. HPV Infection: A common viral STD caused by the human papillomavirus.
  10. 15. The most severe stage of HIV infection.
  11. 18. Behavior: Actions that increase the chance of getting an STD.