Transcript Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Genital Warts
Hepatitis B
HIV (AIDS)
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Trichomoniasis
Pubic Lice
Scabies
Nongonococcal
Urethritis
• Candidiasis
• Pelvic Inflammatory
Disease (PID)
• Vaginitis
CHLAMYDIA
• Caused by bacteria
• Causes an inflammation of the male and
female reproductive organs.
• Symptoms are very mild or absent.
• Can lead to sterility if left untreated.
• Can be treated and cured with antibiotics.
GONORRHEA
• Caused by bacteria.
• Symptoms include; genital irritation,
pain during urination, discharge from
penis or vagina, and abdominal
tenderness.
• Sterility can occur if left untreated.
• Can be treated and cured with
antibiotics.
SYPHILIS
• Caused by bacteria (spirochete).
• Diagnosed in 4 stages.
• Primary Stage –
Causes lesions usually on the genital areas of the infected
person called chancres.
Chancres are hard, round, painless sores that can be the
size of a pimple to a dime.
The chancres will disappear after a few weeks, but the
infection remains present, and one can still infect others.
• Secondary
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Skin rash and lesions on the hands and soles of the feet
develop.
Rash may cover the entire body, but does not itch.
This will eventually go away as well, but may last up
to a year.
• Latent Stage No obvious symptoms. A person can remain in this
stage for many years.
The bacteria is now spreading to other parts of the body
and destroying vital organs.
• Neurosyphilis Stage Blindness, paralysis, liver damage, mental disorders
and death may occur.
• Because this disease is caused by bacteria, it
can be treated and cured with antibiotics if
detected early enough.
HERPES
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Caused by a virus
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
There is NO cure.
Once infected, a person will remain
infected for the rest of their life with
periodic “outbreaks”.
• 2 types: HSV 1 and HSV 2
• HSV 1 causes cold sores and fever blisters on lips or in
mouth.
• HSV 2 causes sores or lesions in the genital areas.
• Sores can be very small, but are usually itchy or painful.
• HSV 1 and HSV 2 can cause each other.
GENITAL WARTS
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Caused by a virus.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
There are over 100 different types of the virus.
Can be passed through sexual contact or through
infected bed sheets, towels, or clothing.
Warts may be removed, but they may come back.
In women, HPV is directly linked to cervical
cancer. (Vaccine)***GARDASIL***
At least 50% of all people who are sexually active
will get HPV at some point in their lives.
There is NO cure.
Genital Warts Pics
HEPATITIS B
• Caused by a virus.
• Affects the liver.
• Passed through sexual contact and through
blood and bodily fluids.
• Causes severe illness. Symptoms include
fever and fatigue that can last for months.
• Most people will get rid of the virus on their
own within 6 months.
• 10% will develop lifelong infection.
• 1% will die from this disease in the early
stages.
• There is a vaccine available to prevent
infection.