Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Gonorrhea Aka “Clap” Primary infection site – cervix during intercourse Predisposed to UTIs Pregnant woman cause vision loss in newborn Spread into blood stream and affect heart Spread into abdominal cavity via fallopian tubes Sterility or ectopic pregnancies Male – asymptomatic, painful urination, discharge, sterility Female – asymptomatic, painful urination, discharge, sterility, fever, pelvic pain common cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Treatment – antibiotics (increasing drug resistant forms)

Chlamydia Leading reportable bacterial infection in US –Large number of asymptomatic carriers Sexually transmitted –contracted through intimate touching, genital-to- genital contact, vaginal sex, anal sex, child birth. It can be spread to different parts of one’s own body with contaminated fingers. –Non-chlorinated swimming pools also Treatable with antibiotic serious complications and infertility if not treated Male – thin, gray-white penile discharge; painful testes Female – vaginal discharge and bleeding; abdominal pain

Syphillis Enter body via microscopic abrasions or mucous membranes (genitalia, rectum, mouth) Spreads through bloodstream Primary infection – chancre appears (lasts 2-6 weeks) Secondary – rash develops; fetus infected (miscarriage or congenital syphillis) Tertiary – large vessels damaged, neuronal damage leading to insanity Sexual contact, kissing Treat with penicillin

Effects of Syphilis

Genital Herpes HSV 1 – cold sore HSV 2 – STD Symptoms – itching, burning pain at infection site; tiny red blisters Blisters rupture causing ulcer without scarring If mother has primary infection during birth, can cause fetal death Sexual transmission, oral-genital contact Transmission greatest at beginning of active stage Can transmit when inactive Increases risks of contractracting HIV Medication for symptoms

The effects of the Herpes virus

HPV most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of males and females. These HPV types can also infect the mouth and throat. Most people who become infected with HPV do not even know they have it. Most people with HPV do not develop symptoms or health problems from it. In 90% of cases, the body’s immune system clears HPV naturally within two years. Sometimes, certain types of HPV can cause genital warts in males and females. Other HPV types can cause cervical cancer. These types can also cause other, less common but serious cancers, including cancers of the vulva, vagina, penis, anus, and head and neck (tongue, tonsils and throat). The types of HPV that can cause genital warts are not the same as the types that can cause cancer. There is no way to know which people who get HPV will go on to develop cancer or other health problems. HPV is so common that at least 50% of sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives. Detected in women through annual papsmear No test for males Vaccine to prevent

Vaginal Genital Warts Pictures

Anal Genital Herpes (HPV) Pictures

Penile Genital Herpes (HPV) Pictures

Bacterial Vaginosis overgrowth of harmful bacteria in vagina sometimes accompanied by discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning Treat with antibiotics most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age BV can increase a woman's susceptibility to other STDs increased risk –Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners –Douching not clear what role sexual activity plays –Women do not get BV from toilet seats, bedding, swimming pools, or from touching objects around them. –Women who have never had sexual intercourse may also be affected.

Trichomoniasis Caused by parasite Genital area only Female: itching, odor, burning, swelling, discharge Male: itching, burning, discharge Treat with antibiotic