sexually transmitted diseases

UTIs are common and relatively harmless, but they can become serious if left untreated. This helpful guide covers the signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention of UTIs, as well as how to cope with one at home and school.

Explains what syphilis is, how it is contracted and spread, how it develops in the body, and how it is treated. It walks readers through getting a STD test, talking to a sexual partner, and rising above any feelings of fear or shame.

Learn about the herpes virus, how it is transmitted and spread, and how the body reacts to the virus. Discover ways to deal with recurrences and steps to take to maintain good sexual health.

Provides a thorough, non-judgmental understanding of the disease gonorrhea, how it is transmitted, how it manifests in the body, and the effects of the disease if left untreated. Also covers the negative social impact of dealing with a sexually transmitted disease and includes resources for finding professional help.

"This title explores many aspects of sexually transmitted diseases, including what contributes to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, what education programs address the spread of STDs, and whether government regulation would reduce STD infection rates"--Provided by publisher.

Provides detailed information for teenage boys and girls on puberty; male and female reproductive health; sexually transmitted diseases and how they are spread and prevented; pregnancy and contraception; abstinence; date rape; online predators; masturbation; and other related topics.

Provides information about sexually transmitted diseases and offers advice to teenagers on abstinence and other means of avoiding them and on how to deal with the problems they may cause while getting on with everyday life.

Explains the Herpes simplex viruses and discusses how they are spread, who is at risk, how it is treated, what problems it can cause, and other related topics.