SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS STI’s What happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas. Except for STI’s, they stay with you forever.

What is this all about? We have talked about how to prevent diseases, but what are these diseases? Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) are passed from one person to another through the exchanging of bodily fluids.

You should know: In China and around the world, STI’s are on the rise You may have an STI and not even know! (Carrier) Sex should be avoided until symptoms are gone Women are more likely to get an STI! You cannot catch from a towel, doorknob, or toilet seat. Most increase the risk of contracting AIDS

Common Types of STI’s Chlamydia Gonorrhea HIV/AIDS Syphilis Pubic Lice/Crabs Genital Warts HPV Herpes

Chlamydia or “The Clap” 衣原体 The most common bacterial infection Spread through oral, anal, vaginal or mother Symptoms occur 2-6 weeks after infection Most girls don't have any symptoms 75% Symptoms include: painful urination, pain during intercourse (bleeding), eye/rectal infection, vaginal discharge, lower ab pain

Treatment: Chlamydia can be treated and cured easily with antibiotics. If untreated:: infertility, spread to other sex organs

Gonorrhea 淋病 Spreads the same as Chlamydia Symptoms occur 2-4 weeks after infection Symptoms are similar to Chlamydia Symptoms: In both guys and girls, untreated gonorrhea can affect other organs and parts of the body including the throat, eyes, heart, brain, skin, and joints

Gonorrhea is curable with antibiotics.

Syphilis 梅毒 Syphilis is transmitted through contact with a syphilis sore 1st and 2nd stage: Highly Infectious 1) The first symptom is a painless sore (Pimple) 2) The second stage is a body rash Symptoms Also fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, loss of hair, headaches, weight loss, muscle aches, and tiredness.

Treatable with medication, but If remains in the body, then it may begin to damage the internal organs

Genital Warts Over 100 types, 40 occur on genitals Many people are carriers Symptoms can occur 1-9 months after infection High risk types cause Cervical CANCER Symptoms: Warts on the vulva, cervix, in or around the vagina, penis, anus, scrotum, groin, or thigh.

No cure, but treatment is available to manage the disease

HPV (human papillomavirus) Most common STI! A strain of the genital warts virus that effects women. Men are carriers, but the virus does not effect men as severely. Can lead to cervical cancer. In the US 12,000 women get cervical cancer each year. Most of these cases are related to HPV. Treatment: vaccinations Ladies, get vaccinated to prevent cervical cancer.

Genital Herpes (HSV – 2) 疱疹 Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (cold sores) and type 2 (genital) Symptoms occur 2-30 days after infection Symptoms: fever, muscle pain, tender lymph nodes When signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters No cure, but treatments are available to help manage the disease.

HIV and Aids 艾滋病毒

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome Destroys cells critical to immune system Over time weakens body until Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (fatal) develops Transmitted by infected blood, semen, vaginal secretion or breast milk enters blood stream

There is no cure for HIV/AIDS and up to 20 million people in China have HIV, many do not know.

Parasites and Fungus 寄生虫和菌 Pubic Lice (Crabs): Tiny crabs that grow in hair and feed on blood Scabies: Mites that burrow under the skin Both can be transmitted through physical contact or fabric Both can be cured by placing all fabric in a closed bag for 3 days and shaving the infected area. Creams and shampoos are also available. Symptoms include irritation (itching) and yellow/green foamy discharge

Anyone can become infected, it only takes one mistake