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==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 [[fluid]]s.
: Some '''sexually transmitted infections''' you may have heard of:
:*Thrush - A [[fungal]] [[infection]].
:*[[HIV]] - A [[virus]] which causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).
:*[[Gonorrhea]] - A [[bacterial]] [[infection]].
:*Chlamydia - A [[bacterial]] [[infection]].
:*Herpes - A [[virus]] which causes 'cold sores'.
===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 [[fluid]]s.
: Some '''sexually transmitted infections''' you may have heard of:
:*Thrush - A [[fungal]] [[infection]].
:*[[HIV]] - A [[virus]] which causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).
:*[[Gonorrhea]] - A [[bacterial]] [[infection]].
:*Chlamydia - A [[bacterial]] [[infection]].
:*Herpes - A [[virus]] which causes 'cold sores'.