STD Transmission  Any sexual activity that brings an uninfected person in contact with infected fluids  Contaminated Genitals  Direct Contact with open sores  Mother and baby before or during birth and breastfeeding

Types of STD’s

Gonorrhea Intro to Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea  Symptoms in Males Pain during urination Discharge from penis Bacterial Gonorrhea is an infection caused by a kind of bacteria that is passed during sexual contact. It can infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra, or throat. Sometimes it is called "the clap" or "the drip."

Gonorrhea If left UNTREATED :  Males Can cause scarring of the urethra making urination painful and swelling of the testicles which can lead to infertility

Gonorrhea Gonorrhea in the News Today

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) A Virus that is the leading Cause for Cervical Cancer FemalesMales  Genital and anal warts (pink or reddish warts)  There will be an Abnormal pap smear  Causes 99% of all cervical cancer  Genital and anal warts  Increased risk of developing genital cancers  There is no way to test men for HPV

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)  HPV can be passed through ‘skin to skin’ contact  HPV can be passed on even when the infected partner has no signs or symptoms

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Herpes HSV-1HSV-2  Generally cold sores and fever blisters around the mouth  Cases of the genitals There are two different Strands HSV-1 and HSV-2

Genital Herpes Virus that leads to outbreaks in the genital region  Little to no symptoms  Red bumps, blisters, and recurrent sores on or around the genitals (the first out break is always the worst)  Fever with first infection  Swollen Lymph Nodes  Medications shorten outbreaks and reduce frequency

Genital Herpes  Transmission is possible even through the use of latex condoms  There are currently 45 million people in the US living with Herpes  Infection is more common in women (1:4), than men (1:5)

Herpes Recap

Hepatitis Virus that leads to inflammation of the liver  Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are sexually transmitted and life threatening  There is a vaccine for Hepatitis B, but there is no cure

Hepatitis CHepatitis B

Hepatitis Short TermLong Term  Jaundice  Tiredness and muscle aches  Fever  Loss of appetite  Darkening of the urine  Liver damage  Liver failure  Liver cancer  Premature death

Pubic Lice or Crabs a parasite that can be cured with shampoos or creams  The lice crawl on skin and lay eggs on the hair follicle  The lice are spread by skin-to-skin contact  Causes intense itching

Trichomoniasis Caused by a parasite and is easily cured when diagnosed FemalesMales  Discomfort with intercourse  Itching of the inner thighs and vagina  Vaginal discharge (thin, greenish-yellow, frothy or foamy)  Swelling of the labia  Vaginal odor (foul or strong smell)  Males might not have any symptoms but can still transmit disease  Burning after urination or ejaculation  Itching of urethra  Slight discharge from urethra

Bacterial Vaginosis  An abnormal balance of bacteria in the vagina  Symptoms include: Discharge Odor Pain Itching Burning  Is more likely to occur if: Multiple sex partners Multiple sex partners Douche Douche Pregnant Pregnant Use of IUD’s Use of IUD’s