Transcript File - Mr. B. Hanson

Sexually Transmitted
Diseases
So you wanna have sex?
Chlamydia
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Caught early in the
1900’s
Known as the silent
epidemic ¾ of
women and ½ of
men will show no
symptoms.
One of the most
common STD’s
Caused by a bacteria
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Symptoms may not show
until 1-3 wks after contact
Painful urination
Swelling of the testes
Fever, nausea
Pain in abdomen
Unusual vaginal bleeding
Unusual discharge in both
males and females
Symptoms can be found in
the throat.
Chlamydia
• Antibiotics will treat
this disease.
• If left untreated may
cause irreversible
damage in females.
• Can be transferred
through birth.
• This is curable. 95%
after one
course/prescription of
antibiotics.
Gonorrhea
• 2nd to Chlamydia
• Aka “the drip”
• First recognized in
1957
• Bacterial disease
Lesion
and
discharge
of the
penis
• Painful urination
• Discharge from the
penis
• Urinary infection
• Irregular bleeding in
female.
• Discharge from the
vagina.
• Irritation of the vulva
Gonorrhea
• Easily treated with
antibiotics like
Penicillin or
Doxicillian
• Curable
• 2-day to 1month
incubation period
• May lead to eye
infection leading to
blindness.
Infection of
the eye
leading to
swelling and
abnormal
discharge
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• It affects the uterus,
ovaries and fallopian
tubes
• Bacteria
• Untreated Chlamydia and
gonorrhea
Severe
pain in the
abdomen
• Symptoms may not appear for
some time or until to late.
• Fever
• Discharge
• Itching
• Pain in abdomen and urination
• Chills
• Pain during menstruation
PID
• Antibiotics will help
with most symptoms.
• If left to long damage
cannot be undone.
• Yes, to a point.
• If damage is done the
effects cannot be
reversed.
• May lead to infertility
• Surgical removal of
reproductive organs.
Syphilis
• Aka “The great Imitator”.
Signs and symptoms are
very similar to other
ailments.
• Bacterial disease
• Disease happens in
stages
Chancre
appears
where
the
bacteria
entered
the body
• Primary stage=chancre
where it entered the body
• Secondary=Rash on the
palms/feet
– Fever, fatigue, swollen
glands, sore throat, hair
and weight loss.
• Latent=no symptoms
(previous symptoms will
disappear)
• Late=10-20 yrs after.
Blindness, paralysis,
numbness, difficulty in
coordination, dementia
Syphilis
• Antibiotics will help with
this disease. (penicillin)
• The earlier the better.
• Symptoms lasting longer
than yr. chances
diminish.
• If longer than a year
additional doses of
antibiotic will be needed.
• Damage done to internal
organs cannot be
reversed.
• Yes, it is curable in
the 1st two stages.
Rash on
hands and
feet
Herpes simplex Virus
• 1 out of 4 Americans
have herpes.
• Type I “oral herpes”
• Type II “genital herpes”
• Over 100 different strains
• First diagnosed in the
1960’s.
• Viral infection
• Symptoms may occur 10
days after transfer.
• Tingling
• Itching
• Small red blisters/bumps
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Vaginal discharge in
females.
• Can lead to blindness in
newborns.
HSV
• This disease can be
treated and managed.
• Antiviral medication
(valtrex, acyclovir)
• It may occur in
specific situations ie
stress.
• It is not cureable
• It can be managed to
reduce outbreaks.
Human Papilloma Virus
• Aka venereal warts &
genital warts
• Caused by a virus
• 20 million people have
the disease
• 1 million new cases each
year
• #1 cause of cervical
cancer in women
• There are many different
types. 30 are sexually
transmitted.
• Bumps on penis, vagina,
anus
• Vaginal discharge
• Itching
• Bleeding
• Sometimes very little
symptoms at all.
Genital warts
• Laser therapy
• Freezing
• Prescription creams-although
not always recommended due
to sensitive areas.
• Vaccination-Gardisil
– 3 shots over a 6 month period
• No, not curable
• In some cases the immune
system will clear the virus
without treatment but not all
and symptoms will persist with
out warning.
NGU nongonococcal urethritis
• Most commonly found
in men infected with
Chlamydia
• Inflammation of the
urethra
• Bacteria
• Burning when
urinating
• Discharge from penis
• Mild flu like symptoms
may appear
NGU
• Antibiotics
• Should be tested for
Chlamydia and
gonorrhea
• Yes, very curable
Pubic Lice
aka: crabs
• Insect-lite brown and
the size of a pin head.
• Looks like small crabs
• Easily spread in
confined areas
• Sharing of clothing,
towels etc.
• Bed linens
• Feed on blood
• 1 million cases/yr.
• Can be found in
hair/eye lashes/pubic
hair.
• Intense Itching-can
lead to a skin
infection.
• Visible nits
“Crabs”
• OTC lotions, creams,
shampoos.
• Prescription lice
medicines
• Yes
Dark brown
spots are lice
Scabies
• Insect/parasite-burrows
into the skin to lay eggs.
• Warm moist areas.
• Hands & fingers
abdomen, buttocks, thigh,
genital area, creases and
folds of skin navel &
nipples.
Burrowing
in the skin.
“tracks”
• Itching-most severe at
night and while bathing.
• Visible burrows
• Red bumps, rash in
effected area.
• Zig zag grayish lines
under the skin.
• Secondary infection:
– Cracks in skin
– Bacterial infection
– Pus filled lesions
Scabies mite
Scabies
• Prescription
medicines are used to
treat.
• These are lotions that
contain Lindane.
• Mites cannot live
without a host
• Yes, it is curable
• More susceptible if a
repeat infestation.
• Wash clothing and
bedding.
Scabies
infection on the
hand
Hepatitis B
• HBV Virus
• Affects the liver
• Most likely to be sexually
transmitted.
• Can live for a full week
outside the body
• Affects people 20-50 yrs
of age especially:
– Multiple sex partners
– Male/male sex
– Sharing of needles
• Drug use
• Tattoo parlors
– Mother to baby
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Fatigue
Nausea
Fever loss of appetite
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Dark yellow urine
Jaundice
Stool is pale yellow
Joint pain
Hepatitis B
virus
Hepatitis B
• Vaccinations to
prevent-3 booster
shots
• No cure
• There are no
medications for acute
hep B to chronic.
Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus
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1978 was the 1st diagnosis
Infection of the immune system
Virus
AIDS-acquired immuno deficiency
syndrome
Having a previous STD greatly
enhances the likelihood of HIV
infection.
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Lack of energy/fatigue
Weight loss
Fever
Severe vaginal infection
Skin rashes
Dizziness
Swollen lymph gland
Lesions on the tongue
PID
Individuals can have the virus but
never show any symptoms for as
long as 10 yrs. or more.
Close
up of
the aids
virus
HIV/AIDS
• Anti-retro viral drugs
• No cure
• Drug Cocktails
Complications
• AZT
of aids are
tumors in the
eye.
Vaginitis-Trichomoniasis
• Protozoa-one celled
organism
• Inflammation of the
vagina and the
urethra in both males
and females.
Trich.
protozoa
• Itching
• Greenish/yellow
discharge
• Odor
• Pain when urinating
• Symptoms may not
appear in males.
“Trick”
• Antibiotics
• Yes
• Treatment must be for
both/all partners.
Vaginal
discharge as a
result of
trichomoniasis
Candidiasis
• Fungus
• “Thrush”
• Can be found in the
mouth as well.
• Itching
• White discharge
(cottage cheese)
• Pain when urinating
• White blotchy spots in
the mouth.
Thrush
inside the
mouth
Candidiasis
• Antibiotics
• Antifungal creams
Vaginal candidiasis
• Yes
Chancroid
• Bacteria
• Symptoms appear 3-5
days to 2 weeks after
contact
• Over 4,000 young adults
are diagnosed annually.
Chancroid
bacterium
• Raised bumps
– Pus filled
– Inflammed
– Rupture
• Lesions appear on
penis/vulva
• Swollen lymph glands in
the groin
• Vaginal discharge
Chancroid
• Antibiotics
• In some cases this
infection is becoming
more resistant to
antibiotics
• Yes