Other STI’s Fungal/Parasitic

Yeast Infection (Candidiasis) 1/4 What Is It? A common fungal overgrowth caused by the Candida yeast. Candida can affect the mouth, esophagus, skin, or blood. Normally found in the vagina. When it grows in excess, it develops into candidiasis. Yeast infections increase the risk of contracting and transmitting HIV. 75% of women develop candidiasis in their lifetimes.

Yeast Infection (Candidiasis) 2/4 Transmission Can be sexually transmitted. However, it can also be transmitted simply through physical contact.

Yeast Infection (Candidiasis) 3/4 Signs & Symptoms Female –Vaginal itching –Swollen, red vulva and vagina –Thick white discharge –Burning during urination –Pain on intercourse Male –Balanitis (inflamation of the head of the penis) –Itching –Dry peeling skin –Burning during urination

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Pubic Lice (Crabs) 1/4 What Are They? Pubic lice are tiny crab-like insects that live in the pubic hair - but they can infect underarm, chest, and facial hair as well. Adult insects feed on the blood and lay their eggs (nits) on the shaft of the hair. Persistent scratching can lead to secondary bacterial infections.

Pubic Lice (Crabs) 2/4 Transmission Pubic lice can be transmitted through any type of intimate sexual and nonsexual contact. They can also be transmitted by sharing bedding, towels, and clothes.

Pubic Lice (Crabs) 3/4 Signs & Symptoms *The lice may be difficult to spot, so don’t necessarily look for them. Skin irritation, inflammation, itchiness, and redness. Small blue spots on the skin where the lice have bitten. Louse feces (small black particles) in clothes.

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Scabies 1/4 What Is It? An infestation of the skin caused by the tiny Sarcoptes Scabei mite. The mites burrow under the surface of the skin. Eggs laid under the skin hatch and spread the infection. Mites prefer warm zones - folds of skin on elbows, wrists, buttocks, knees, shoulders, fingers, breasts, and penis. Persistent scratching can lead to secondary bacterial infections.

Scabies 2/4 Transmission Can be sexually transmitted. However, can be transmitted through physical contact. Can also be transmitted via clothes, bedding, and towels.

Scabies 3/4 Signs & Symptoms Occur within 3-4 weeks of infestation Intense, painful itching, especially at nighttime Reddish rash

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Trichomoniasis 1/4 What Is It? An infection caused by the single- celled Trichomonas vaginalis protozoan (aka a trichomonad). Trichomonads can carry HIV and increase your risk of contracting the virus. A person can contract trichomoniasis at the same time as other STI’s!

Trichomoniasis 2/4 Transmission Trichomoniasis can be spread through any form of unprotected sexual contact.

Trichomoniasis 3/4 Signs & Symptoms Female (about 1/2 display symptoms) –Off-white or yellow-green vaginal discharge. –Sore, itchy vagina. –Pain during intercourse and urination. Male (typically asymptomatic) –Irritation and redness at urethral opening. –Burning during urination and ejaculation.

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