SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES HAP 2012

Statistics The estimated number of people in the US with an incurable STD is over 65 million. Every year, there are approximately 15 million new cases of STDs. By age 24, it is believed that 1 in 4 Americans will contract an STD.

HERPES

HERPES Simplex I and II Simplex I Cold sores and fever blisters Simplex II Genital herpes

Symptoms Painful, fluid filled blisters - can be found… in the mouth on the lips on the thighs or abdomen in the genital area

How is HERPES spread? Skin to skin contact Oral Sex Sexual Intercourse

How is HERPES treated? How is HERPES cured? Oral medication: antiviral meds like Acyclovir, Valtrex. How is HERPES cured? It isn’t!

Affects unborn children Baby born to mother during an active herpes outbreak.

Statistics 2010 Nationwide, 16.2%, or 1 in 6 people aged 14-49 have genital herpes infection. 1 in 5 women 14-49 yoa 1 in 9 men 14-49 yoa

AIDS AIDS= Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

HIV causes AIDS HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV affects all ages, races and genders…it is an equal opportunity STD.

Symptoms of HIV Symptoms of AIDS None; people that are HIV positive may not present with symptoms for up to 10 years. Symptoms of AIDS Skin Rashes, swollen glands, fever, diarrhea, weakness, mouth and respiratory infections

How is AIDS spread? Sexual contact IV drug use Blood to blood contact Pregnant mother to child MUST ENTER THE BLOODSTREAM

How is HIV/AIDS Treated? Initial weight gain to prevent “wasting.” Drug cocktails to prevent viral replication and entry of virus into uninfected cells.

Statistics 2009 At the end of 2008, an estimated 1,178,350 persons aged 13 and older in the United States were living with HIV/AIDS. In 2009, 48,100 new cases of HIV/AIDS were diagnosed; 166 were under the age of 13.

CHLAMYDIA Caused by: BACTERIA Chlamydia trachomatis

Chlamydia Symptoms MEN WOMEN 80% have no symptoms painful urination white discharge from penis pain in testicles may become infertile if not treated WOMEN 80% have no symptoms discharge from vagina bleeding or pain with intercourse Irregular periods

Complications If untreated… can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) : infection of fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity in women PID can cause ectopic pregnancy and/or infertility.

How is Chlamydia Spread? sexual contact bodily fluids How is Chlamydia treated? Antibiotics

Statistics, 2009 1,307,893 chlamydia infections were reported to CDC from 50 states and the District of Columbia. 1990-2010 reported chlamydia cases increases from 160.2 to 426.0 cases per 100,000 population. 74,744 reported cases in Florida, 2010 #1 state/population: Alaska

Gonorrhea Caused by: BACTERIA Neiserria gonorrhea

Gonorrhea Symptoms Complications thick, yellow discharge from penis and vagina burning with urination Complications Blindness in babies at birth Antibiotics are given in the eyes of every newborn.

How is gonorrhea spread? sexual contact bodily fluids How is gonorrhea treated? antibiotics

Statistics 2010 309,341 cases reported in the US. First increase in reported infections since 1975 20,163 reported cases in Florida. #1 “State”/population: District of Columbia

SYPHILIS Caused by: BACTERIA Treponema pallidum

Syphilis symptoms Progresses in stages: STAGE I: Red sores (chancres) appear. STAGE II: non itching rash STAGE III: attacks heart, blood vessels, and nervous system.

How is Syphilis treated? How do you get Syphilis? sexual contact skin-to-skin contact How is Syphilis treated? Antibiotics ** can only be cured if found in early stages!

Statistics 2009 Over 36,000 cases of syphilis in 2006. 9,756 cases of primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis. The incidence of P&S syphilis was highest: women 20 to 24 years of age men 35 to 39 years of age

HPV Human Papilloma Virus Genital Warts!

HPV Symptoms Over 50 forms of this virus are known to infect the genitals. Some have no symptoms Others cause warts on the genitals and surrounding skin

Complications Causes cell changes that lead to cervical cancer HPV is the leading cause of death from cervical cancer in the U.S.

How is HPV treated? Removal of growths or abnormal cervical tissue by surgery or freezing. For external growths, prescription medication can be applied. Guardasil shot for prevention of only 3 types of HPV types that are leading causes of cervical cancer.

Statistics 2010 Approx. 20 million Americans are currently infected with HPV. Approx. 6.2 million new infections occur annually. At least 50% of sexually active men and women will acquire HPV infection at some point in their life.