Transcript Common STIs
Common STIs Health Mr. Christman Common STIs Objectives: 1) Describe the symptoms and treatments of some common STDs. Common STIs: HPV Human Papillomavirus (HPV): a virus that can cause many different infections in the genital area. HPV is the most common STD in the United States. About 50 to 70 percent of sexually active males and females will acquire HPV at some time during their lives. 1) Common STIs: HPV The most common form of HPV is genital warts. Genital Warts: pink or reddish warts with cauliflower-like tops that appear on the genitals 1 to 3 months after being infected. They are highly contagious. Common STIs: HPV Examination and treatment are essential, because once infected, a person will have them for the rest of his or her life. Treatments can get rid of the warts but not the virus. Common STIs: HPV Complications of genital warts can cause different types of cancer and birth defects. Treatment includes antiviral medicines for the warts, but again, nothing can be done for the virus itself. Common STIs: Chlamydia 2) Chlamydia: a bacterial infection that affects the reproductive organs of females and males Symptoms include unusual discharge from penis or vagina and a burning sensation upon urination. Common STIs: Chlamydia Since chlamydia is a bacteria, antibiotics can be used to treat it but your body will never build an immunity towards it, so you can become infected again. Common STIs: Genital Herpes 3) Genital Herpes: an STD caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) There are two types of HSV: 1) Type 1: causes cold sores 2) Type 2: causes genital herpes Common STIs: Genital Herpes Symptoms of Type 2 herpes includes a periodic showing of blister-like sores in the genital area. Type 2 herpes can be treated by anitviral medications but cannot be cured. Common STIs: Gonorrhea 4) Gonorrhea: a bacterial STD that affects mucous membranes Symptoms of gonorrhea include an unusual discharge from the genitals and pain or burning upon urination. Treatments include antibiotics. Common STIs: Trichomoniasis 5) Trichomoniasis: an STD caused by a microscopic protozoan that results in infections of the vagina, urethra, and bladder. Common STIs: Trichomoniasis Symptoms include: Females- inflammation of the vagina, unusual vaginal discharge, and burning upon urination Males- urethral itching, penile discharge, and burning upon urination Common STIs: Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis is treated with antibiotics but also can disappear with time. Common STIs: Syphilis 6) Syphilis: is an STD that attacks many parts of the body and is caused by bacteria Symptoms include small reddish chancres at the site of the infection. The sore will heal on its own, but if not treated, the infection can spread through the blood to the rest of the body. Common STIs: Syphilis Eventually, the disease can damage the heart, liver, nervous system, and kidneys. If left untreated, syphilis can cause paralysis, convulsions, blindness, and heart disease. Antibiotics are used for treatment. Common STIs: Seeking Treatment Prevention of STDs is everyone’s responsibility but treatment is a personal responsibility. STDs can cause severe, long-term health problems and only health care professionals and prescribe the correct treatment. Common STIs: Seeking Treatment Individuals also have a social obligation to prevent the spread of STDs. It is the responsibility of the infected individual to notify everyone with whom he or she has had sexual contact. Informing a partner about the possibility of infection could save a life. Common STIs 1) Activity # 92 (Concept Mapping)