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Sexually Transmitted Infections STIs
What You DON’T KNOW Can Hurt You! Experiential Learning Technology
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
Also called Sexually Transmitted Infections (S.T.I.’s), Sexually Transmitted Diseases or Venereal Diseases(VD) Experiential Learning Technology
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Sexually Trasmitted Infections: Every 15 SECONDS someone in the United States get an S.T.I.!!
Herpes HIV/AIDS Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Genital Warts (HPV) Genital Crabs Scabies And more……… Experiential Learning Technology
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The Number 5 is important!
You have a 1 in 5 chance of contracting an STD if you are sexually active! Genital Herpes Pubic Lice Kaposi's Sarcoma Experiential Learning Technology
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Truth About Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Some are curable Some are not curable Some are deadly Often no symptoms Condoms protect against some STI’s, but not others You need a clinical exam every year if you are sexually active! Experiential Learning Technology
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There Are 3 S.T.I.’s We Have No Cure For:
Herpes Simples II Genital Warts/HPV HIV “You get them for life…..!” (And yes you can get them if you have oral sex!) Experiential Learning Technology
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Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
Caused by a bacteria No symptoms Discharge Painful Urination Swelling of Testicle PID Infertility Antibiotics Experiential Learning Technology
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Chlamydia Experiential Learning Technology
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Gonorrhea
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Genital Warts (HPV) The most common STD in America. Caused by a virus!
100 different types/6 cause cancer 95% of all cervical cancers are caused by HPV HPV can lead to head/neck cancer 78% of sexually active teens have HPV and most don’t know it! No cure!
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Genital Warts
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Herpes Simplex II Caused by a virus Blister-like sores NOT curable
Painful Outbreaks Burning on Urination
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Herpes
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Hepatitis Hepatitis is a disease which causes inflammation of the liver, and sometimes death. There are 4 forms of hepatitis (A, B, C and D), only the sexually transmitted ones (Hepatitis A and B) will be discussed here. Experiential Learning Technology
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Pubic Lice (Caused by a Parasite)
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Pubic Lice
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Scabies (Caused by a Mite-Tiny Insect)
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Scabies Scabies is a contagious, itchy skin condition caused by very small, wingless insects or mites called the Human Itch mite or Scabies itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis (Hering), a tiny insect just visible to the eye (about 0.4mm) and is tiny, eight-legged creature with a round body.
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Syphilis (Caused by a bacteria so it can be treated with antibiotics)
First Stage: Chancre
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Syphilis Second Stage: Rash
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HIV (Is a virus-no cure!)
What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? How is it transmitted? Blood Semen Vaginal Fluids Breast Milk Do I need to be tested?
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Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Tuberculosis in the Lung
AIDS Infections Kaposi's Sarcoma Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Tuberculosis in the Lung
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Kaposi’s Sarcoma
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Abstinence An equal opportunity for everyone.
Requires no prescription or trips to the grocery store or pharmacy Is always readily available as an option Freedom from STI’s, pregnancy, and other physical, social and emotional consequences.
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Sexual Activity: Risky Business…!
Is it safe? Is it legal? Is it respectful? Is it healthy? How about my parents? Are you going to take the risk?
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Responsible ABC’s of Prevention
A=Abstinence B=Be Monogamous (one partner) C=Condom D=Disease/Death YOU DECIDE!
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Remember: Life is Full of Choices
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The Choice is Yours!!! Experiential Learning Technology
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