Cole Harbour High School STI Presentation “Ms.Harris’ Class”

Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases: STD 101 for Non-Clinicians Developed by The Training and Health Communications Branch, in partnership with the Program Development and Support Branch, Division of STD Prevention NCHSTP, CDC

Topics Gonorrhea Chlamydia Syphilis Herpes HPV – genital warts

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea Gonorrhea Gonorrhea is sometimes called clap, drip, dose, strain, gleet or the whites Gonorrhea is caused by a bacteria Incubation Period: 1-30 days (average 2-5 days) The person can pass it on

Testing & Treatment for Gonorrhea Easily detected by a simple lab test; and Easily cured with antibiotics; but often has no symptoms Any damage cannot be repaired

Complications in Males Gonorrhea Complications in Males Swollen or tender testicles (epididymitis)

Gonorrhea Symptoms in Males Discharge from the penis (may be thick, milky white, yellowish, or greenish) Burning upon urination Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

Swollen or Tender Testicles (Epididymitis) Gonorrhea Swollen or Tender Testicles (Epididymitis) Source: Health Awareness Connection, http://www.healthac.org/images.html

Complications in Females Gonorrhea Complications in Females Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Gonorrhea Symptoms in Females Painful urination Abnormal uterine bleeding Pain during sex Most do not know they have it Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

Chlamydia

Chlamydia Chlamydia is caused by a bacteria Incubation Period: 2-3 weeks The person can pass it on Without testing may not know it’s there

Presentation of Chlamydia Symptoms in Females: Abnormal vaginal discharge Pain during sex Possibly no symptoms Complications, if not treated: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Infertility Symptoms in Males: Discharge from the penis (may be runny, whitish) Burning upon urination Complications, if not treated Swollen and tender testicles (epididymitis) Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU)

Testing & Treatment for Chlamydia Easily detected by a urine test for males; and pap test for females

Syphilis

Syphilis Syphilis Syphilis is sometimes called “bad blood ,” pox, lues, or a “zipper cut” Syphilis is caused by a bacterium Incubation Period: 10-90 days (average 21 days)

Common Symptoms of Syphilis Primary Stage Occurs in males and females A painless sore called a chancre. The sore may be located on the genitals, lips, anus, or other area of direct contact The chancre will last 1-5 weeks and heal without treatment The person can pass it on

Common Symptoms of Syphilis Secondary Stage May include skin rashes, fever, swollen lymph glands, headache, hair loss, and muscle ache The skin rash may be on the palms of hands, bottoms of the feet, or any part of the body The rash may last 2-6 weeks (average of 4 weeks); it will heal without treatment The person may be able to pass it on

Common Symptoms of Syphilis Late Stage Symptoms may include: paralysis, insanity, blindness, damage to knee joints, personality changes, impotency, aneurysm (ballooning of a blood vessel), or tumor on the skin or internal organs

Testing & Treatment for Syphilis Easily detected by a blood test; and Easily cured with antibiotics; But any damage done to the body cannot be repaired.

Oral Primary Syphilis Chancre Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

Secondary Syphilis Body Rash Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

Secondary Syphilis Palm Rash Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

Congenital Syphilis A mother can pass syphilis on to her unborn child

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

Herpes Genital Herpes There are two common kinds of Herpes and both are caused by a virus Herpes I is also called a cold sore, or a fever blister Herpes II is Genital Herpes Incubation Period: 2-7 days

Common Symptoms of Genital Herpes Small red sores that can last up to 2-3 weeks, and may be on the: penis, vagina, anus, buttocks, thighs, mouth, or finger Symptoms may include swollen lymph glands, muscle aches, headache, fever, and difficult urination

Testing & Treatment for Genital Herpes Can be detected by culturing the lesion Symptoms can be treated with prescribed medications Herpes cannot be cured You can still spread Herpes even if you are taking medicine!

Herpes Herpes Complications If not treated in adults Genital Herpes may cause stress and pain Lethal to neonates

Genital Herpes in a Male Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD, STD Clinical Slides

Herpes in a Female Herpes Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD, STD Clinical Slides Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

You can get herpes anywhere . . . Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genital Warts

Human Papillomavirus (commonly called Genital Warts) HPV Human Papillomavirus (commonly called Genital Warts) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is also known as “venereal warts” Genital Warts are caused by a virus Incubation Period: 3 weeks—9 months HPV infection is causally associated with cervical cancer and probably other anal, penile, vulvar, vaginal cancers Over 99% of cervical cancers have HPV DNA detected within the tumor

Common Symptoms of Genital Warts in Males & Females HPV Common Symptoms of Genital Warts in Males & Females The symptoms may include single or multiple fleshy growths around the penis, vagina, anus, urethra They may also include: itching, bleeding, or burning, and pain The symptoms may recur from time to time

Complications of Genital Warts (if untreated) HPV Complications of Genital Warts (if untreated) It may destroy body tissue around the genitals and anus It may lead to cancer of the cervix in women

Testing & Treatment for Genital Warts HPV Testing & Treatment for Genital Warts Can be detected in a clinical exam; Can be treated by removing the warts; The virus cannot be removed, so the warts may grow back.

HPV Oral Warts Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

Female Genital Warts HPV Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD, STD Clinical Slides

Genital Warts in a Male HPV Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

If you have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex, you are at risk for STIs.

Useful Information Yearly check-ups are necessary. Everytime you change partners you need to be checked. Pap tests for women are easy to access STI testing for men and women is easy to access All testing is confidential

NOW…WHERE TO GO!!! • Planned Parenthood Metro Clinic-Halifax 201-6009 Quinpool Road Phone: (902) 455-9656 Website: http://www.pphalifax.ca Family Focus – Dartmouth Well Women Clinic Family Doctor

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