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Revision as of 08:44, 29 November 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is a pathogen passed form one organism to another during sexual intercourse.
About Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Sexually transmitted infections used to be called sexually transmitted diseases but it was decided the word 'disease' was too upsetting for people so it was changed to 'infection' which was considered less negative.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is a pathogen passed form one organism to another during sexual intercourse.
About Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Sexually transmitted infections are spread by physical contact and the exchange of bodily fluids.
- Some sexually transmitted infections you may have heard of: