1. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Viral

2. Once you contract the virus you have it for life
Viral STDs
Can NOT be cured
Contagious
Virus
Once you contract the virus you have it for life

3. Types of Viral STDs Cont.
Symptoms of Herpes
Genital blisters
Anal blisters
Oral blisters
Fever
Discharge

4. Herpes May have additional outbreaks weeks later
These additional outbreaks are less severe, heal faster and occur less often over time

5. Treatment for Herpes
There is no cure for herpes, but there are antiviral medications
Taking this medicine every day can reduce the risk of passing the virus to a partner

6. Herpes

7. Types of Viral STDs Cont.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
HPV is the most common STD and at least 50% of sexually active people will get it at some time in their lives
The body usually clears HPV on its own without causing any problems
HPV can lead to certain kinds of cancer
There are more than 100 different types of HPV

8. Types of Viral STDs Cont.
Symptoms of HPV
External Genital Warts
Internal Genital Warts
Can lead to penis, vaginal, anal, throat and cervical cancer
The types of HPV that cause warts do not cause cancer, but they can indicate a higher risk for having the types of HPV that are linked to cancer
The types of HPV that can cause cancer do not show any signs

9. Treatment for HPV Patient can apply creams, gels, and solutions
A health care provider can freeze them off with liquid nitrogen
A health care provider can burn them off with trichloroacetic acid
A health care provider can cut off the warts using a scalpel, scissors, curette or electro-surgery

10. Prevention of HPV
There is a vaccine that can prevent most types of HPV that cause genital warts and lead to cancer in males and females
For women, regular Pap tests can detect HPV and abnormal cells before cancer can form

11. HPV

12. Types of Viral STDs Cont.
Hepatitis
There are three different kinds of hepatitis, some of which are spread more easily than others
Hepatitis A, B and C can all be transmitted sexually
hepatitis B is the type most likely to be sexually transmitted
All types of hepatitis are serious and affect the liver
Hepatitis B and C are the leading cause of liver cancer and are the most common reason for liver transplants

13. Types of Viral STDs Cont.
Symptoms of Hepatitis
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Head ache
Fever
Dark urine
Jaundice
Liver enlargement and tenderness

14. Treatment for Hepatitis
There are no specific cures
There are vaccines available and post-exposure prophylaxis can help prevent infection
There are also medications and treatments that can help lessen the symptoms

15. Protecting Yourself
As with all STDs, the most effective protection is to abstain from sexual activity
Be monogamous with one long-term partner who has tested negative for STDs
Latex condoms can also reduce your risk