Lesson 13.2: Common STIs | Crossword
Across
2. | abnormal growths on the skin and membranes around the genitals and anus |
3. | the most common STI, which infects and causes cells to grow abnormally; can result in genital warts, cervical cancer, and oropharyngeal cancer |
4. | a type of cancer in which the cells of the back of the throat, base of the tongue, and tonsils grow abnormally |
6. | a curable STI, caused by a protozoan, which may cause burning or itching, but is usually asymptomatic |
7. | an infection of the fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity, which occurs as the result of an STI and often causes infertility |
8. | a bacterial infection that causes a sore (or chancre), rashes, and internal infection in later stages, and can be fatal if untreated |
9. | a type of cancer in which the cells of the cervix grow abnormally |
Down
1. | an STI that infects the genitals, mouth, or rectum, and causes outbreaks of sores sometimes accompanied by fever |
2. | a bacterial STI that causes burning or itching of reproductive parts, and can cause infertility or even death if not treated |
5. | an almost asymptomatic STI that may cause pelvic inflammatory disease if not treated |