"Readers will learn to identify STDs, understand the dangers they pose, and discover how they are spread. They'll also learn what they can do to protect themselves, the importance of getting tested, and where to go to get help"--Provided by publisher.
It's easy to take a pill when we aren't feeling well. But did you know that the art of making medicines goes back thousands of years? Early remedies weren't always so easy or effective. Some seemed downright disgusting. Wine infused with a venomous snake was used to cure fatigue and hair loss. Snail slime soothed burns, and a mixture of ear wax and mud treated headaches. Discover more about how medicine was practiced centuries ago and how, eventually, scientists discovered some truly amazing remedies, from the magic bullet that treated syphilis to the insulin used for diabetes.
"Sexually transmitted diseases are an unfortunate danger for people who are sexually active. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that half of all sexually transmitted infections affect people ages 15 to 24, so it is crucial to educate young adults about the consequences of unprotected sex before they become sexually active. Full-color photographs and detailed infographics supplement the informative texts discussion of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and the ways in which their spread can be prevented"--Amazon.com.
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.
Describes syphilis, related symptoms, current treatments, and preventative measures, and covers coping strategies and ways to support a friend or family member who has contracted this disease.
Traces the history of syphilis and other venereal diseases from the Middle Ages to modern times, discussing their causes, how they are spread, and methods of treatment and prevention.
Examines the forty-year study by the federal government in the treatment of syphilis in African-American males conducted at the Tuskegee Institute that eventually killed many of the four hundred infected men.
An overview of syphilis, a life threatening sexually transmitted disease, that discusses symptoms and complications, transmission, treatment options, and the importance of prevention.
Presents an overview of the disease syphilis, covering its bacterium, its cause and spread, its symptoms, and its cures, prevention, and treatment. Also includes a case study of syphilis research.
