Answer the following questions based on your readings and the lecture and then post by Wednesday.  Please reply to two classmates’ posts by Friday.

1. Objective one: Describe the signs, symptoms, and complications of common STDs/STIs
   • Which STDsSTIs are characterized by a lesion or sore?
   • Which STDsare characterized by a discharge?
2. Objective two: Describe the importance of screening for and early detection of STDs/STIs
   • Which diagnostic tests does your area use to screen for STDs/STIs?
   • Why do you think screening for and early detection of /is important?
3. Objective three: Describe the connection between STDs/STIs and other public health problems
   • What do you see as the connection between STDs/STIs and other public health issues in your
   area?
   • What services exist in your area for clients who experience problems with multiple public
   health issues?
4. Objective five: Identify populations in the U.S. with high and increasing STDs/STI morbidity
   • What STDs/STIs have the highest prevalence in your area?
5. Objective six: Describe the function and purpose of state and local STDs/STI prevention
   programs
   • What services does your local/state STDs/STI prevention program provide?