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iGCSE Biology: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Learn the definition of a sexually transmitted infection (STI), how the HIV virus is transmitted, and the difference between HIV and AIDS, as required for iGCSE Biology.
Tutorial
iGCSE Biology: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Learn the definition of a sexually transmitted infection (STI), how the HIV virus is transmitted, and the difference between HIV and AIDS, as required for iGCSE Biology.
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This deck covers sexually transmitted infections, often called STIs. For your exam, you need to know what they are, understand the example of HIV and AIDS, and know how their spread can be controlled.
Lesson#2
Let's start with the definition. A sexually transmitted infection, or STI, is an infection that is transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact.
Quiz#3
What is the definition of a sexually transmitted infection?
An infection transmitted through sexual contact.
Lesson#4
A key example of an STI is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. It's crucial to remember for your exam that HIV is a virus. A common misconception is that it's a bacterium, but this is incorrect.
Quiz#5
What type of pathogen is HIV?
A virus
Lesson#6
An infection with the HIV virus attacks the body's immune system, making it weaker over time. If left untreated, this can lead to a condition called Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection, where the immune system is severely damaged.
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