SEXUALLY

TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STD) AND IT’S

PREVENTION

WHAT IS STD ?

A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infectious illness that is transmitted through
unprotected sexual activity including vaginal, anal and oral sex, or skin-to-skin contact with an
infected area

COMMON STD

• Chlamydia

Disease among young women.

• Herpes

Infection around surrounding genital area; vagina and penis.

• HIV

Transmitted through vaginal, anal or oral sex when the blood, semen or vaginal
secretions of an infected partner come in contact with your body.

• Syphilis

Syphilis is sometimes referred to as "the great imitator" because many of its early signs
and symptoms mimic those of other diseases.

Syphilis is caused by a bacteria, Treponema pallidum, that can be passed from person to
person through direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal, anal and oral sex.

HOW DO PEOPLE GET INFECTED WITH AN STD?

STDs can affect anyone of any background, lifestyle, race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status and
are most often passed from one person to another through sexual activity … including genital,
anal and oral sex. STD risk factors include:

• A history of STDs
• A history of unprotected sex
• A new sexual partner
• Multiple sexual partners
• Meeting sexual partners on the Internet
• Men who have sex with men (MSM)
• Sexual contact with sex workers
• Sexual contact while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

PENALTY FROM BRUNEI LAW BND $1500.00 IF CAUGHT WITH STD

COMMON CURABLE STDs

STD TREATMENT

CHLAMYDIA ANTIBIOTICS

HERPES ANTIVIRAL MEDICATION

HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY

SYPHILIS ANTIBIOTICS

HOW TO PREVENT STD?

1) Use protection ( Condom )

2) Have a few partner

3) Get Vaccinated

4) Get Tested with your doctor

PENALTY FROM BRUNEI LAW BND $1500.00 IF CAUGHT WITH STD