Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs)

Question 1

If there are STBBI signs, they are

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sex organ discharge, pelvic pain and pain when peeing, genital itching and skin changes, fever, tiredenss, headache, and swollen lymph nodes

Question 2

Condoms greatly reduce the spread of HIV through vaginal and anal sex.

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True

Question 3

STI and STBBI stands for

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sexually transmitted infections, sexually transmitted and blood borne infections

Question 4

Providing support and care to people with HIV is a part of good HIV treatment.

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True

Question 5

A person can get an STBBI by

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Having oral, anal, or vaginal sex and rubbing genitals together, Sharing needles and drug equipment

Question 6

The only 100% way to not get an STI which means not having sex is

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Abstinence

Question 7

STBBI testing can include

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Pee test, Blood test, Swab the mouth and throat

Question 8

A broader term: includes STIs and infections that can be passed through blood and other fluids not just sexual contact.

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STBBI

Question 9

HIV is passed from a person with HIV through

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Breast/chest feeding, Unprotected anal and vaginal sex, Sharing needles

Question 10

Home testing kits for STBBIs can be bought but it's helpful to visit a clinic for information and support.

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True

Question 11

The H in HIV stands for

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Human

Question 12

Any type of unprotected sex involving fluids, i.e. mouth on genitals, or penis in anus or vagina, can pass on an STBBI.

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True

Question 13

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medicine that reduces the chances of getting HIV from sex or sharing needles.

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True

Question 14

The I and V in HIV stands for immunodeficiency virus meaning that HIV attacks the

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immune system which fights off infections and diseases

Question 15

This means a person can only get HIV from another human.

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True

Question 16

The only bodily fluids that pass HIV are

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blood, sex fluids and breast milk

Question 17

STBBI rates in Canada are higher in youth, young adults and also increasingly in seniors.

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True

Question 18

Some ways to support a friend who is dealing with an STBBI

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All of the above

Question 19

With medication, many people with HIV are living as long as people without HIV and the virus is undetectable.

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True

Question 20

Many STBBIs are invisible but are still present in the body and can cause problems.

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True

Question 21

STBBI testing should be done

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Every 6 months or whenever a person has new sexual partners

Question 22

Stigma (negative judgment) and misinformation about STBBI makes it harder to get tested and deal with an STBBI.

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True

Question 23

Everyone can get tested or the medication for HIV easily no matter where you live.

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False

Question 24

You can only pass on an STBBI if you got it from someone else.

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True

Question 25

STBBIs have only been around for a few decades.

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False

Question 26

All STBBIs can be cured or treated.

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True

Question 27

Some of the main ways to greatly lower the chance of getting HIV are

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Use condoms, Use new needles (don't share)

Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs)

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Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs)

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