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16.6 Sexually transmitted infections

Syllabus
0610–2026–2027
Topic
16.6
Level
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16.6.1—Sexually transmitted infection (STI)

  • Describe a sexually transmitted infection (STI) as an infection that is transmitted through sexual contact

16.6.2—Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is

  • State that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a pathogen that causes an STI

16.6.3—HIV infection may lead to AIDS

  • State that HIV infection may lead to AIDS

16.6.4—Methods of transmission of HIV

  • Describe the methods of transmission of HIV

16.6.5—Spread of STIs is controlled

  • Explain how the spread of STIs is controlled

Objective notes

5 learning objectives
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