WHAT ARE STI’S? Infectious diseases that are spread from person to person through intimate sexual contact Dangers of STI’s 1. 2. However… Most STI’s can.

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WHAT ARE STI’S? Infectious diseases that are spread from person to person through intimate sexual contact Dangers of STI’s However… Most STI’s can be cured! There are more than 50 different types of STI’s that range from life- threatening to merely irritating.

STI’s – The Hidden Epidemic Many StI’s go ________________ Many STI’s can be ______________ – without symptoms Results… 1.People who do not seek treatment b/c they do not know they are infected 2.People who are infected but don’t know will continue to transmit STI’s 3.People who contract an STI from someone who is infected (without knowing) will pass the STI on to others.

Consequences of STI’s STI’s can be serious and can cause major damage to the body - some are ______________________ - some cause ____________________ - some can cause _________________ complications - some can be passed from _________ to ________, before, during, or after_______

Categories of STI’s STI’s are classified as 1 of 3 types:

Bacterial STI’s Bacterial - Single cell organism capable of reproducing on their own - can be cured by using _____________ prescribed by a doctor - Can be _______, but many times the __________ caused by the STI cannot be __________.

Bacterial STI’s Chlamydia – most ____________ STI - If left untreated, it will cause serious painful infections of the ____________ tract and discharge in men. - MOST females show ____ symptoms – if they do, painful urination, vaginal discharge, bleeding - If left untreated, can result in PID or ________ in both sexes - enters the body by the mouth, rectum, vagina penis

Bacterial STD’s _________ – infection of the urinary tract of males and females, and the reproductive organs of females - painful urination and discharge. - Symptoms in females can be very____ and may not be noticed. If left untreated, __________in both sexes. - An infected female can transmit gonorrhea to her baby during birth which can cause __________ - enters by direct mucous membrane contact during sex through mouth, penis, vagina, anus and throat

Bacterial STI’s Syphilis – multi staged STI - stage one is characterized by a small painless sore called a _____________ sore - stage 2 – secondary syphilis – begins 2-8 weeks after the first stage. _____-like symptoms, sores in the mouth, non itch rash on hands and feet - stage 3 – _______stage - symptoms disappear for years, but the bacteria attacks the brain and the circulatory system. Damage that occurs in this stage is permanent and can cause death - enters the body through mucous membrane contact w/ sores during sex by penis, vagina, anus, mouth or break in skin

SYPHILIS – CON’T Long term Problems: - paralysis - convulsions - blindness - heart disease -mental retardation - unborn child can be born with damage to nervous system or can die during birth

Viral STI’s Virus – small organisms that are unable to reproduce on their own – need a _______ There are _____ cures for viral STI’s They can lie dormant without any symptoms for periods of times Symptoms can be relieved using antiviral medication

Viral STI’s _________ – most serious and deadly STI Aids is the final stage of infection by a virus known as the HIV virus - Human Immunodeficiency Virus Virus is passes from one person to another through contact with an infected person’s _________ fluids – usually semen or vaginal secretions, or blood

Con’t AID’s Symptoms – within 3-4 weeks of exposure to HIV an infected person experiences flu-like symptoms They disappear and it may be years in which the person feels fine and show no outward signs Meanwhile, Helper T cells are being destroyed, allowing for opportunistic diseases to occur due to a weak immune system. Aids victims usually die from 1. Pneumocystis Carinii - rare from of pneumonia 2. Kaposi’s Sarcoma - cancerous tumors that spread throughout the body

Viral STI’s Genital Warts – most ____________ viral STI Caused by the human papilloma virus -once a person is infected, the virus remains in the body forever. Infections occurs by physical contact, sexual or other wise. - One to eight months after infections, _______ appear in clusters, usually in the genital area. - Can cause ___________ cancer in women. - Warts can be removed by a physical, but the virus remains - transmitted through sex

Viral STI’s Genital Herpes clusters of painful________ that appear on or around the genitals First outbreak in usually the ___________ New eruptions appear to be related to ________ Most contagious whenever blisters are present – should refrain from sexual intercourse during outbreak of blisters or while they are healing transmitted by direct, intimate contact through penis, vagina, anus, mouth, and can be transferred to the eyes if sore is touched

Viral STI’s Hepatitis B – an STI that attacks the _________ Spread through contact of infected, blood, semen or saliva and transmitted by penis, vagina, anus, mouth, skin breaks, blood Virus can survive on objects for_____________ time Symptoms – fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, jaundice Can cause serious liver damage No cure, but there is an effective vaccine

Parasitic STI’s Parasite – an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from its host. Parasites can be killed with ____________ - Pubic lice – female lice attack eggs to the pubic hair and skin - causes intense itching. Symptoms – itching, rash, pinhead sized blood spots on underwear. Treatment consists of a special medicated shampoo - can be acquired from dirty bed lines, clothing, sex

Parasitic STI’s Scabies – mites burrow into the ______ and lay eggs. They cause red, swollen itchy bumps. Enter into the skin by either sex or skin contact Symptoms – itching in the genital area Treatment included hot baths and medicated creams

Parasitic STI’s Trichomoniasis: a parasite that causes ________, which is the term for inflammation of the vagina Female Symptoms: thick vaginal discharge – gray or greenish in color, ______ _______ Male – none, or mild burning when urinating, or temporary irritation inside his penis Can live for a few hours on _______ towels, washcloths, bathing suits Treatment: ___________ from a doctor - curable

Where to get help Prevention of STI’s is everyone’s responsibility Physical Responsibility – STI’s can cause major, life long damage to the body - embarrassment should not stop you from seeking help

Where to get help Social Responsibility – you have a social responsibility to tell all people that you have had sexual contact with! Abstain from all sexual activity until treated Do not donate blood, organs or semen

Where to get help Places to Turn: Private Physician Health Clinic ONLY A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL CAN PRESCRIBE THE CORRECT TREATMEN FOR STI’s!!!