Identify the population most at risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases. identify the behavioral risks for patient counseling. what are the treatment options available? identify chronic versus acute diseases and the impact on health and lifestyle.

Acute STDs: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis

Chronic STDs: HIV, Genital Herpes, HPV, Genital Warts

Treatment: Vaccines, antibiotics, antivirals, coping support

Population at risk: Minors, those abusing alcohol and drugs, those practicing unsafe sex

Behavioral Risks: unprotected sex, sexual contact with multiple partners, alcohol abuse, recreational drug use

Impact on health and lifestyle: Health is compromised and may need to be restored or maintained.Those infected may feel angry, betrayed, ashamed. Loss of trust and intimacy between partners is also a concern. Joyful embrace on sexuality and its expression  is also a loss the patients may feel.

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