1. STD’s that can live on host or on non-living things
Creepy Crawlers
STD’s that can live on host or on non-living things

2. What causes trichomoniasis?
It is caused by a protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis
Commonly called yeast infection.

3. How do you get trichomoniasis?
This infection occurs in the vagina of the women
Sexual intercourse can transmit this infection to men

4. Who gets trichomoniasis?
It is mostly an infection of women
3 million people are infected every year
Newborn babies can get it during childbirth

5. What happens to women who get trichomoniasis?
Painful inflammation of the vagina
Itching of the vagina and vulva
Yellow frothy offensive discharge from the vagina
Sexual intercourse may be painful

6. Trichomoniasis

7. What happens to men who get trichomoniasis?
Usually no symptoms
May have some discomfort in the urethra
The head of the penis may become inflammed and hurt a bit

8. How does the doctor test for Trichomoniasis?
Women
Sample of the discharge from the vagina
Men
Swabstick and wipe the urethra

9. What is the treatment for Trichomaniasis?
The infected person and any partners should be treated with a medication called metronidazole.

10. Pubic Lice

11. Pubic Lice

12. What causes pubic lice and scabies?
Pubic lice is caused by a small wingless insect called Phthirus pubis
Scabies is caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei

13. Pubic Lice

14. How do you get pubic lice or scabies?
The insect can be passed on by sexual contact
It can also be passed on everyday objects such as towels, washcloths, clothes, pillows, and bed sheets

15. What happens to people who get pubic lice or scabies?
The lice burrow into the skin
They cause redness and itching
The lice hang out around hair

16. Scabies

17. How long does pubic lice or scabies last?
Until it is treated

18. How does the doctor test for pubic lice or scabies?
Lice can be seen with the naked eye.
To make an accurate diagnosis of scabies, a doctor takes a scraping of the irritated area and examines it under a microscope.

19. How is pubic lice or scabies treated?
A lotion containing lindane, malathion or carbaryl should be applied to all infected areas.
All clothing should be washed in water hotter than 140 deg F.
Any sexual partners should also be treated.