Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually transmitted infections (STI’s)- are contagious infections that are spread from person to person by sexual contact STI’s are transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids during sexual contact. Sexual Contact – is any activity that involves anal, oral, or vaginal penetration. Carrier – a person that has an STI but shows no symptoms at all. Carriers can be very dangerous because they can be spreading an infection without knowing it. Sexual Abstinence – is the deliberate choice to refrain from sexual activity

Some STI’s can be treated successfully, but many STI’s have no cure! Symptoms of STI’s Symptoms of sexually transmitted infections depend on the type of infection. Some symptoms include: Discharge from the genitals Sores in the genital area Rash And pain while urinating. Some STI’s can be treated successfully, but many STI’s have no cure!

Common STI’s Chlamydia – is the most common STI Symptoms – Discharge from genitals, painful urination, and severe abdominal pain ( some people show no symptoms) Long term consequences: Sterility and liver infection can result from Chlamydia Treatment: can be cured with antibiotics taken by mouth

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Symptoms : warts on the genital area, and women have abnormal pap-smear test. (Some people show no symptoms) Treatment : HPV can be treated but not cured. Sometimes warts can be removed and pap-smear test can detect pre cancerous conditions. Long term consequences : if left untreated cervical cancer can occur in women.

Human Papilloma virus (HPV) Infected Anus Infected penis

Genital Herpes Symptoms: outbreaks of painful blisters or sores around the genital area that recur, swelling in the genital area, and burning during urination. Treatment: Herpes cannot be cured. Treatment with antiviral medication can decrease the length and frequency of outbreaks and can decrease the spread of herpes. Long term consequences: if left untreated, herpes may cause cervical cancer in women. Can cause deformities to unborn babies.

Genital Herpes

Gonorrhea Symptoms: discharge from genitals, painful urination, severe abdominal pain. (some people show no symptoms) Treatment: can be cured with antibiotics, but some strains have shown resistance to antibiotics. Long term consequences: Sterility, liver disease, testicular disease can occur if not treated.

Gonorrhea Symptoms: Common symptoms are burning during urination and discharge, but often there are no early symptoms. Later, the infection may cause skin rashes or spread to the joints and blood.

Trichomoniasis Symptoms Foul-smelling yellowish discharge & itching in females Painful urination Infected cervix Males may have no symptoms Infected cervix Treatment : Can be cured with antibiotics Long term Consequences: has been known to increase the risk of infection by HIV

Syphilis Complications Increased risk of HIV Damage to cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, & nervous system Blindness Insanity Death Defects in developing fetus Treatment or cure: Can be cured with antibiotics

Pubic lice (crabs) Symptoms: Redness Itching around genitals Presence of lice & eggs in pubic hair Complications: No lasting effects Treatment: Medicated soaps Washing all bed linens & cloths

Pubic Lice (Crabs)

HIV and AIDS AIDS – is a serious viral disease that destroys the body’s immune system. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)- The virus that causes AIDS Incubation period – the amount of time in which a person who is infected with HIV lives with the virus before the symptoms appear. (sometimes years) HIV is believed to come from green tree monkeys from central Africa. Combination Therapy – a combination of several drugs used to treat AIDS. ( No cure)

HIV and AIDS Symptoms How it is spread Not spread Weak immune system Infections Tired for no reason Night sweats May take years to develop Treatment Medications to help live normal life No cure Complications Any & all infections death How it is spread Sexual contact Blood transfusion (rare in this country) Share needles Mother to baby Not spread Hugging Sharing a toilet Mosquitoes Donating blood Getting a blood test Shaking hands Sharing utensils