1. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
HAP 2012

2. Statistics
The estimated number of people in the US with an incurable STD is over 65 million.
Every year, there are approximately 15 million new cases of STDs.
By age 24, it is believed that 1 in 4 Americans will contract an STD.

3. HERPES

4. HERPES Simplex I and II Simplex I Cold sores and fever blisters
Simplex II
Genital herpes

5. Symptoms Painful, fluid filled blisters - can be found… in the mouth
on the lips
on the thighs or abdomen
in the genital area

6. How is HERPES spread?
Skin to skin contact
Oral Sex
Sexual Intercourse

7. How is HERPES treated? How is HERPES cured?
Oral medication: antiviral meds like Acyclovir, Valtrex.
How is HERPES cured?
It isn’t!

8. Affects unborn children
Baby born to mother during an active herpes outbreak.

9. Statistics 2010
Nationwide, 16.2%, or 1 in 6 people aged have genital herpes infection.
1 in 5 women yoa
1 in 9 men yoa

10. AIDS
AIDS= Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

11. HIV causes AIDS HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HIV affects all ages, races and genders…it is an equal opportunity STD.

12. Symptoms of HIV Symptoms of AIDS
None; people that are HIV positive may not present with symptoms for up to 10 years.
Symptoms of AIDS
Skin Rashes, swollen glands, fever, diarrhea, weakness, mouth and respiratory infections

13. How is AIDS spread? Sexual contact IV drug use Blood to blood contact
Pregnant mother to child
MUST ENTER THE BLOODSTREAM

14. How is HIV/AIDS Treated?
Initial weight gain to prevent “wasting.”
Drug cocktails to prevent viral replication and entry of virus into uninfected cells.

15. Statistics 2009
At the end of 2008, an estimated 1,178,350 persons aged 13 and older in the United States were living with HIV/AIDS.
In 2009, 48,100 new cases of HIV/AIDS were diagnosed; 166 were under the age of 13.

16. CHLAMYDIA
Caused by: BACTERIA
Chlamydia trachomatis

17. Chlamydia Symptoms MEN WOMEN 80% have no symptoms painful urination
white discharge from penis
pain in testicles
may become infertile if not treated
WOMEN
80% have no symptoms
discharge from vagina
bleeding or pain with intercourse
Irregular periods

18. Complications
If untreated… can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) : infection of fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity in women
PID can cause ectopic pregnancy and/or infertility.

19. How is Chlamydia Spread?
sexual contact
bodily fluids
How is Chlamydia treated?
Antibiotics

20. Statistics, 2009
1,307,893 chlamydia infections were reported to CDC from 50 states and the District of Columbia.
reported chlamydia cases increases from to cases per 100,000 population.
74,744 reported cases in Florida, 2010
#1 state/population: Alaska

21. Gonorrhea
Caused by: BACTERIA
Neiserria gonorrhea

22. Gonorrhea Symptoms Complications
thick, yellow discharge from penis and vagina
burning with urination
Complications
Blindness in babies at birth
Antibiotics are given in the eyes of every newborn.

23. How is gonorrhea spread?
sexual contact
bodily fluids
How is gonorrhea treated?
antibiotics

24. Statistics 2010 309,341 cases reported in the US.
First increase in reported infections since 1975
20,163 reported cases in Florida.
#1 “State”/population: District of Columbia

25. SYPHILIS
Caused by: BACTERIA
Treponema pallidum

28. Syphilis symptoms Progresses in stages:
STAGE I: Red sores (chancres) appear.
STAGE II: non itching rash
STAGE III: attacks heart, blood vessels, and nervous system.

29. How is Syphilis treated?
How do you get Syphilis?
sexual contact
skin-to-skin contact
How is Syphilis treated?
Antibiotics
** can only be cured if found in early stages!

30. Statistics 2009 Over 36,000 cases of syphilis in 2006.
9,756 cases of primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis.
The incidence of P&S syphilis was highest:
women 20 to 24 years of age
men 35 to 39 years of age

31. HPV
Human Papilloma
Virus
Genital Warts!

33. HPV Symptoms
Over 50 forms of this virus are known to infect the genitals.
Some have no symptoms
Others cause warts on the genitals and surrounding skin

34. Complications Causes cell changes that lead to cervical cancer
HPV is the leading cause of death from cervical cancer in the U.S.

35. How is HPV treated?
Removal of growths or abnormal cervical tissue by surgery or freezing.
For external growths, prescription medication can be applied.
Guardasil shot for prevention of only 3 types of HPV types that are leading causes of cervical cancer.

36. Statistics 2010
Approx. 20 million Americans are currently infected with HPV.
Approx. 6.2 million new infections occur annually.
At least 50% of sexually active men and women will acquire HPV infection at some point in their life.