Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s)

What is the difference Between STI & STD? STD is short for sexually transmitted disease. STI is short for sexually transmitted infection. They are synonymous; STI is the latest accepted terminology.

How Common are STI’s? STDs are very common in the United States. At least 1 person in 4 will be infected with a STD at some point in his or her life. In the United States, there is approximately 4 million new chlamydia infections a year, over 40 million people have herpes and 30 million have genital warts.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) Genital Warts Genital Herpes Chlamydia Syphilis Gonorrhea Crabs Scabies Viral Hepatitis Vaginitis HIV & AIDS

STI’s are Caused by 1 of 3 Types of Organisms Parasites Small animals that get nourishment from the person they infect. Pubic lice Scabies Bacteria Feed from person infected. Gonorrhea Syphilis Chlamydia Viruses Multiply when they invade cells of person. HIV/AIDS Herpes Hepatitis Genital Warts/HPV

Viruses vs. Bacteria Virus Bacteria Are the smallest and simplest form of life known. Must have a living host to multiply. They invade human cells and turn the cell's genetic material from its normal function to producing the virus itself. Bacteria 10-100 times larger then viruses. Can grow on non-living surfaces. bacteria carry all the machinery needed for their growth and multiplication

Treatable vs. Curable Treatable = Can manage symptoms, but will always remain in your body. HIV Herpes HPV/Genital Warts Hepatitis Curable = Can get bacteria out of body. Syphilis Gonorrhea Chlamydia Pubic Lice Scabies

Herpes HSV type 1 most commonly infects the mouth and lips, causing sores known as fever blisters or cold sores. It is also an important cause of sores to the genitals.

Genital Warts About two-thirds of people who have sexual contact with a partner with genital warts will develop warts, usually within 3 months of contact. In women, the warts occur on the outside and inside of the vagina, on the opening to the uterus (cervix), or around the anus. In men, genital warts are less common. If present, they usually are seen on the tip of the penis. They also may be found on the shaft of the penis, on the scrotum, or around the anus. Rarely, genital warts also can develop in your mouth or throat if you have oral sex with an infected person.

Syphilis Syphilis is sometimes called "the great imitator" because it has so many possible symptoms, and its symptoms are similar to other diseases.

Syphilis- 4 Stages The first symptom of primary syphilis is often a small, round, firm ulcer called a chancre ("shanker") at the place where the bacteria entered your body. [after 10-21d., 3-6 weeks] Most people with secondary syphilis have a non-itchy skin rash. The latent (hidden) stage of syphilis begins when symptoms of secondary syphilis are over. Tertiary or late syphilis is when the bacteria will damage your heart, eyes, brain, nervous system, bones, joints, or almost any other part of your body. [after 10-20 years]

Chlamydia Chlamydia is sometimes called the “silent” disease because you can have it and not know it. Symptoms usually appear within 1 to 3 weeks after being infected. Those who do have symptoms may have an abnormal discharge (mucus or pus) from the vagina or penis or experience pain while urinating. These early symptoms may be very mild.

Gonorrhea Men White, yellow, or green pus from the penis with pain Burning sensations during urination that may be severe Swollen testicles Women Bleeding associated with vaginal intercourse Painful or burning sensations when urinating Yellow or bloody vaginal discharge

Pubic Lice (Crabs) Pubic lice are usually spread through sexual contact. Rarely, infestation can be spread through contact with an infested person's bed linens, towels, or clothes. Itching in the genital area Visible nits (lice eggs) or crawling lice

Scabies Pimple-like irritations, burrows or rash of the skin, especially the webbing between the fingers; the skin folds on the wrist, elbow, or knee; the penis, the breast, or shoulder blades. Intense itching, especially at night and over most of the body. Sores on the body caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with bacteria.

What is HIV § AIDS? HIV AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

How HIV/AIDS in Transmitted Unprotected sex, including vaginal, anal and oral sex Ijection drug use Certain body fluids Blood Pre-ejacuation Semen Vaginal secretion Breast milk Pregnancy

Prevention Abstaining from sex Always using latex condoms for all types of sexual intercourse Avoiding contact with bodily fluids through which HIV in transmitted Never sharing needles

What does HIV do? HIV harms the body´s immune system by attacking certain cells, known as helper T cells or CD4 cells, which defend the body against illness

Kissing and HIV Casual contact through closed-mounth or „social“ kissing is not a risk of transmission of HIV No „French“ kiss Salives – low persentige of HIV

Symptoms of AIDS Extreme weakness and fatique Rapid weight loss Frequent fevers Heavy sweating at night Swollen lymph glands Minor infection that cause skin rasches and mounth, genital, and anal sores

Symptoms of AIDS White spots in the mouth or throat Chronic diarrhea A cought tha won´t go away Trouble remembering things

Treatable? There is no cure for AIDS, which makes prevention so important Antiviral drug + drugs boost the immunite system – resist infections and prolong their lives, but it is not cure Right now there is no vaccine to prevent HIV and AIDS, but reserchers are working on developing one

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