OBJECTIVE 9.6
Transmission and control of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Gonorrhea.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by Human . Virus (HIV) which can only survive in body fluids. AIDS is said to have originated in Central Africa. It is transmitted by blood or semen during any activity which results in blood or semen of an infected person mixing with the body fluids of another person. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome can be controlled by: 1) Ensuring not to have any sexual relationships with an infected person. 2) Keep to one sexual partner. 3) Use condom during sex 4) Education about the disease. Gonorrhea is a contagious disease transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person. Gonorrhea may also be spread by contact with infected bodily fluids. For example, a mother could pass on the infection to her newborn during childbirth. Both men and women can get gonorrhea. The infection is easily spread and occurs most often in people who have many sex partners. Gonorrhea can be controlled by: 1) Keeping to one sexual partner 2) Treatment by using antibiotics e.g. penicillin. 3) Abstain from engaging in any form of sexual activity until your doctor has told you that the gonorrhea infection has cleared up. 4) Remain in close communication with your doctor throughout the treatment process.

Implications of Sexually Transmitted Infections

People with AIDS may be scorned and alienated from society. The family of an infected person suffers emotionally and financially. Cost of caring and treating for those affected by the virus is high especially in countries where a high percentage of the population is infected. Reduction in workforce resulting in loss of valuables.

Examples of Sexually Transmitted Infections include:

AIDS:
Causative agent- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Prevention- Use a