Transcript SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STD)

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Chlamydia Trachomatis Bacterium Infection
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Women
› a minor increase in vaginal discharge caused by
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an inflamed cervix.
cystitis (an inflammation of the lining of the
bladder).
the need to urinate more frequently, or pain
whilst passing urine.
pain during sexual intercourse or bleeding after
sex.
mild lower abdominal pains.
irregular menstrual bleeding.
a painful swelling and irritation in the eyes (if they
become infected).
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Men
› a white/cloudy and watery discharge from
the penis that may stain underwear.
› a burning sensation and/or pain when
passing urine.
› a painful swelling and irritation in the eyes (if
they become infected).
Swab test
 Urine test
 Antibiotics
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
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itching or tingling sensations in the genital or
anal area.
small fluid-filled blisters that burst leaving
small painful sores.
pain when passing urine over the open
sores (especially in women).
headaches.
backache.
flu-like symptoms, including swollen glands
or fever.
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There is no cure for the herpes simplex
virus and treatment is not essential
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Human Papilloma Virus
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pinkish/white small lumps or larger
cauliflower-shaped lumps on the genital
area.
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There is no treatment that can
completely eliminate genital warts once
a person has been infected.
› Podophyllin resin
› Podopfilox lotion/gel
› Cryocautery (also called cryotherapy)
› Laser treatments
› Electrocautery
› Surgical excision
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Neisseria Gonnorheae Bacterium
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Women
› a change in vaginal discharge; it may
appear in abundance, change to a yellow
or greenish color, and develop a strong
smell.
› a burning sensation or pain while urinating.
› irritation and/or discharge from the anus.
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Men
› a white or yellow discharge from the
penis.
› a burning sensation or pain whilst passing
urine.
› irritation and/or discharge from the anus.
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Treatment is easy and essential. The
patient will be given an antibiotic in
tablet, liquid or injection form.
Hepatitis A virus
 Hepatitis B virus
 Hepatitis C virus
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Hepatitis A
› a short, mild, flu-like illness.
› nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
› loss of appetite.
› weight loss.
› jaundice (yellow skin and whites of eyes,
darker yellow urine and pale feces).
› itchy skin.
› abdominal pain.
› Hepatitis B and C is similar to hepatitis A in its
symptoms, but is more likely to cause chronic
long-term illness and permanent damage to
the liver if not treated.
HAV-There is no specific treatment for
HAV and most people fight off the virus
naturally, returning to full health within a
couple of months.
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treatment to those with chronic
symptoms to help prevent further liver
damage. These medications may be
injected or given in pill form.
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HCV -Treatment combines the antiviral
drugs.
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significant side effects that may be
intolerable for some people. These include:
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headaches
flu-like symptoms
nausea
tiredness
body aches
depression
skin rashes
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spirochetal bacterium Treponema
pallidum
Primary syphilis will show between 2
weeks and 3 months after contracting
the infection. It begins with a skin sore
known as a chancre.
 The second stage of syphilis is secondary
syphilis. This is the most contagious of all
stages. The bacteria spreads and causes
syphilis throughout the body.
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› Following are some of the symptoms of
secondary syphilis:
-- Skin rash appears anywhere on the body, but
mainly on the palms and soles
-- Fever
-- Fatigue
-- Swollen lymph nodes
-- Sudden hair loss
-- Sudden weight loss
-- Headache
-- Body pain
-- Loss of appetite
-- White patches anywhere on the body
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Once the symptoms of secondary syphilis
have cleared away, it will progress into
latent syphilis. There are no symptoms for
latent syphilis and the infection can only
be detected by a blood test.
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It could take from 2 to 20 years (as much
as 50 years in rare cases) for the infection
to reach the tertiary syphilis stage. All
the while the bacteria keep multiplying
and gradually damaging and forming
lesions in the bones, nervous tissues, skin,
liver, heart, and arteries.
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Penicillin is the most effective medication
in eliminating the bacteria that cause
syphilis.