SEX & STDs
Sexually Transmitted Diseases! M&M Game
STD Pre-Quiz How much do you know about STDs?
Facts about STDs What are STDs? How can you get an STD? Are they contagious?
STDs look like this:
Symptoms of STDs None Burning Discharge Itching Blisters Bleeding
Examples of STDs Gonorrhea Chlamydia Syphilis HIV and AIDS Genital Herpes Genital Warts
Gonorrhea (“Clap”) Signs & Symptoms: Discharge Burning Pain Bleeding Swollen glands Fever
Gonorrhea (“Clap”) Complications: Infertility Difficulty Urinating Sore throat Infection Painful joints Heart Failure DEATH!
Bartholin's Abscess Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
Chlamydia Signs & Symptoms: None Pain Difficulty urinating Burning Itching Discharge Swollen glands Fever
Chlamydia Complications: Infertility Infection Painful joints Liver problems Heart problems Fetus DEATH!
Gonorrhea & Chlamydia TREAT PARTNER!
Syphilis
Syphilis Signs & Symptoms: Ulcer Rash Many warts Swollen glands Hair loss Flu-like symptoms Progresses
Syphilis Complications: Damage to heart & brain Impaired vision & hearing Degeneration bones & joints Disease of central nervous system
Syphilis TREAT PARTNER!
Genital Herpes Herpes Simplex Virus HSV-1 HSV-2
Genital Herpes Signs & Symptoms: Sores Swollen glands Fever Aches Types: Herpes Simplex Virus HSV-1 (oral, few outbreaks) HSV-2 (genital, many outbreaks)
Genital Herpes Complications: Contagious between outbreaks Recurrent Life-long! Baby can get Herpes too
Genital Herpes
Condyloma (“Genital Warts”) Signs & Symptoms: Warts on genitals Warts on face Itches Bleeds
Condyloma (“Genital Warts”) Can lead to cancer
HIV and AIDS Spread by: Sexual contact Blood Needles Syringes CURRENTLY NO CURE!
HIV and AIDS Signs & Symptoms: Flu-like None Can’t fight off disease No defense DEATH!
STDs are preventable!
Prevention of STDs Abstinence! Condoms may help Limit Partners Drugs, Alcohol, Sex = Bad Combination
Concerned about STD exposure? Parents! Doctor! Health Clinic! Get Help ASAP!
STDs = Many Problems! “Make a Good Choice…”
ABCs of STDs A = ANYONE B = BEST Protection C = CONTAGEOUS D = DEATH!
Sexually Transmitted Diseases! STD Matching Game & Post-Quiz
Resources STDs lecture notes courtesy of S. Michelle Thornblade, PA-C Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines 2002. MMWR 2002:51 (No. RR-6). Texas Department of Health, 1100 W. 49th St., Austin, TX 78756-3199 Griffith’s 5 Minute Clinical Consult, 2003 Edition. Photos courtesy of Deborah Jalbert, MBA, PA-C