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Sexually Transmitted
Diseases
Types
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Chlamydia
NGU (Non-Gonococcal Urethritis
Herpes (HSV)
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
Hepatitis B (HBV)
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) or Genital
Warts
Scabies and Crabs (Cooties/Pubic lice)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Bacteria
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Gonorrhea
Most widespread
Complications:
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PID (Pelvic Inflammatory
Disease)
Sterility
Arthritis
Blindness
Treatment:
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Antibiotics (all involved)
New resistant strains
Test: Pap or Urine
In Women--Symptoms
Bleeding between periods
Creamy or green, pus-like or bloody
vaginal discharge
Excessive bleeding during menstrual
period
Irritation of the vulva
Lower abdominal pain
Painful intercourse
Painful urination (burning sensation)
In Men--symptoms
Creamy or green,
pus-like discharge
from the penis
Painful urination
(burning sensation)
Testicular pain
Rectal Infection
Constipation
Creamy, pus-like
discharge
Itching
Painful bowel
movement with
blood in feces
Rectal bleeding
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Bacteria
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Syphilis
More serious
Symptoms/Stages:
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Chancre (sore)
Rash, flu-like symptoms
Latency up to 20 years
Complications:
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Nervous and Circulatory system
damage
Paralysis
Insanity
Heart Disease
Death
Treatment:
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Antibiotics (all involved)
Test: Blood or swab of sores
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Bacteria
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Chlamydia
Most common
Symptoms:
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Clear discharge
often no symptoms
Complications:
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PID (Pelvic Inflammatory
Disease)
Sterility
Tubal pregnancies
Infant eye and lung
infections
Miscarriage
Treatment:
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Antibiotics
Test: Urine or Cervix swab
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Bacteria
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NGU (Non-Gonococcal Urethritis)
Male equivalent to Chlamydia
Symptoms:
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Clear discharge
burning urination
Swollen testicles
Complications:
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Reproductive organ damage
sterility
Treatment:
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Antibiotics
Test: Culture of discharge
Symptoms
Clear
discharge
 burning
urination
 Swollen
testicles
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Viruses
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Herpes (HSV)
Symptoms:
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Swollen, painful sores on
genitals
Fever
Headache and muscle ache
Often no symptoms
Complications:
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Cervical cancer
central nervous system
damage
death in infants infected
during birth
Continuing outbreaks
Compromised immune system
Treatment (Management):
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Anti-viral drugs, always carry
virus
Test: Blood, swab sore
Symptoms
Swollen,
painful
sores on
genitals
 Fever
 Headache
and muscle
ache
 Often no
symptoms
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female
male
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Virus
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HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
or Genital Warts
60 to 80 strains
Extremely contagious
Symptoms:
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Local irritation
Itching
Warts (4-8 months)
Complications:
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Can block vaginal and rectal
openings and throat
Cervical cancer
Higher susceptibility to other
STDs
Treatment:
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Liquid nitrogen
Surgical removal
Test: Visual exam, vinegar
solution
Genital Warts
Clusters the genital or penis
area.
In women they occur on the
outside and inside of the
vagina, on the opening (cervix)
to the womb (uterus), or
around the anus.
They are approximately as
prevalent in men, but the
symptoms may be less
obvious. When present, they
usually are seen on the tip of
the penis.
female
male
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Virus
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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
Transmitted:
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Sexual contact
Illicit Injections
Breast Milk
Transfusion
Symptoms:
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vary
Complications:
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Opportunistic diseases (pneumonia,
etc.)
Affects T cells in the immune system
(compromised immune system)
Develop AIDS in several months to 12
years
Death in 5-20 years
Treatment:
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Drug cocktails
Test: Blood
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Virus
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Hepatitis B (HBV)
Transmitted:
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Sexual contact
Needles
Symptoms:
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Flu-like
Yellowing skin
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
One third have no
symptoms
Complications:
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Liver damage
Mental problems
Treatment:
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Drug Therapy
No response in
some
Vaccine being tested
Test: Blood
Liver cancer
resulting from HBV
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Protozoa
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Trichomoniasis
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Flagellates
Symptoms:
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Large amounts of discharge
Intense itching
Burning and redness of
genitals
Painful intercourse
Often no symptoms in men
Complications:
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Urinary tract infection
Pain in lower abdomen
Increases risk of contacting
HIV
Premature and low birth
weight
Cervical tissue changes
Treatment:
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Antibiotic (all involved)
Test: culture
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Fungus
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Moniliasis (Yeast
Infection)
Symptoms:
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Vaginal Itch
Cheese-like
discharge
Painful intercourse
Complications:
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Mouth/throat
infections (Thrush)
Treatment:
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Antifungal
medications (tablets,
creams, supositories)
Test: Pap, culture
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Arthropod
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Scabies and Crabs
(Cooties/Pubic lice)
Found in clothing, sheets,
towles
Symptoms:
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Rash
Itching
Burning
Complications:
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Cervical cancer
Re-infection
Chemical side-effects
Treatment:
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Pesticides (lotions,
shampoos)
Test:
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Visual, skin scraping
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