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There is a very strong link between STDs and HIV.
- The first link, of course, is the way both are acquired. Both STDS and HIV are acquired through sexual contact (heterosexual, homosexual sex).
- The same behaviors that put one at risk for stds put people at risk for HIV.
- Studies have shown that an individual who has an std is more susceptible to infection with HIV because some stds cause ulcers or break in the skin, which make it a port of entry for the HIV virus.
- Studies have also shown that people with stds and HIV can more easily transmit HIV to others because HIV is found in higher concentrations in those with stds.
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What diseases can you get by getting head?
Hiv or stds
Does HIV always come along with other STDs?
No
Which STDs cause death?
Most STDs don't cause death. Excluding HIV, syphilis can be fatal.
Do HIV and STD the same?
No . . . an STD is a Sexually Transmitted Disease. HIV infection is just one of many STDs.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) do not have a known cure?
HIV/AIDS
What is the main function of the projections on the HIV virus?
they aid it in resperation
Could medical marijuana be use for patients with HIV or STDs?
yes
What stds are reported to the CDC?
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis are reportable
How does an STD reduce the risk of getting HIV?
STDs do not reduce the risk of getting HIV. In fact, STDs increase the risk of getting HIV. Any STD elicits an immune response. Its almost like ringing the dinner bell for HIV. Most infections pull CD4 immune cells (cells that HIV infects) to the site of infection (usually). This increases the risk of infection.
Does having an STD affect the risk of HIV?
Yes it does; you are more apt to catch HIV if infected with a STI.Since the STDs reduce you immune system response, your immune system is less likely to protect you from the HIV infection.Yes having STDs such as herpes and chlamydia does increase the risk of getting and spreading HIV.
Does regular treatment minimises HIV spread?
Keeping your immune system in peak condition (no other STDs as an example) will minimize the spread of HIV.
Which African president questioned the link between HIV and AIDS?
Thabo Mbeki (1942-) questioned the link between HIV and AIDS. Eventhough his question was purely political and sociological, majority of South Africans and the outisde world took it literally.
