Download Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI`s)

Sexually Transmitted
Infections (STI’s)
What is the difference
Between STI & STD?
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STD is short for sexually transmitted
disease.
STI is short for sexually transmitted
infection.
They are synonymous; STI is the latest
accepted terminology.
How Common are STI’s?
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STDs are very common in the United
States.
At least 1 person in 4 will be infected with a
STD at some point in his or her life.
In the United States, there is approximately
4 million new chlamydia infections a year,
over 40 million people have herpes and
30 million have genital warts.
Sexually Transmitted
Infections (STI’s)
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Genital Warts
Genital Herpes
Chlamydia
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Crabs
Scabies
Viral Hepatitis
Vaginitis
HIV & AIDS
STI’s are Caused by 1 of 3
Types of Organisms
Parasites
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Small animals that get nourishment from the person they infect.
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Pubic lice
Scabies
Bacteria
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Feed from person infected.
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Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Chlamydia
Viruses
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Multiply when they invade cells of person.
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HIV/AIDS
Herpes
Hepatitis
Genital Warts/HPV
Viruses vs. Bacteria
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Virus
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Are the smallest and simplest form of life known.
Must have a living host to multiply.
They invade human cells and turn the cell's
genetic material from its normal function to
producing the virus itself.
Bacteria
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10-100 times larger then viruses.
Can grow on non-living surfaces.
bacteria carry all the machinery needed for their
growth and multiplication
Treatable vs. Curable
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Treatable = Can manage symptoms, but will always
remain in your body.
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HIV
Herpes
HPV/Genital Warts
Hepatitis
Curable = Can get bacteria out of body.
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Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Pubic Lice
Scabies
Herpes
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HSV type 1 most commonly infects the mouth and
lips, causing sores known as fever blisters or cold
sores. It is also an important cause of sores to the
genitals.
Genital Warts
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About two-thirds of people
who have sexual contact with
a partner with genital warts will
develop warts, usually within 3
months of contact.
In women, the warts occur on
the outside and inside of the
vagina, on the opening to the
uterus (cervix), or around the
anus.
In men, genital warts are less
common. If present, they
usually are seen on the tip of
the penis. They also may be
found on the shaft of the
penis, on the scrotum, or
around the anus.
Rarely, genital warts also can
develop in your mouth or
throat if you have oral sex with
an infected person.
Syphilis
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Syphilis is sometimes
called "the great imitator"
because it has so many
possible symptoms, and
its symptoms are similar
to other diseases.
Syphilis- 4 Stages
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The first symptom of primary syphilis is often a
small, round, firm ulcer called a chancre
("shanker") at the place where the bacteria
entered your body. [after 10-21d., 3-6 weeks]
Most people with secondary syphilis have a nonitchy skin rash.
The latent (hidden) stage of syphilis begins when
symptoms of secondary syphilis are over.
Tertiary or late syphilis is when the bacteria will
damage your heart, eyes, brain, nervous system,
bones, joints, or almost any other part of your
body. [after 10-20 years]
Chlamydia
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Chlamydia is sometimes called the “silent”
disease because you can have it and not
know it.
Symptoms usually appear within 1 to 3
weeks after being infected.
Those who do have symptoms may have an
abnormal discharge (mucus or pus) from the
vagina or penis or experience pain while
urinating.
These early symptoms may be very mild.
Gonorrhea
Men
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White, yellow, or green pus
from the penis with pain
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Burning sensations during
urination that may be
severe
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Swollen testicles
Women
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Bleeding associated with
vaginal intercourse
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Painful or burning
sensations when urinating
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Yellow or bloody vaginal
discharge
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
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Pubic lice are usually
spread through sexual
contact.
Rarely, infestation can be
spread through contact
with an infested person's
bed linens, towels, or
clothes.
Itching in the genital area
Visible nits (lice eggs) or
crawling lice
Scabies
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Pimple-like irritations, burrows
or rash of the skin, especially
the webbing between the
fingers; the skin folds on the
wrist, elbow, or knee; the penis,
the breast, or shoulder blades.
Intense itching, especially at
night and over most of the
body.
Sores on the body caused by
scratching. These sores can
sometimes become infected
with bacteria.
What is HIV § AIDS?
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HIV
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
AIDS
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
How HIV/AIDS in Transmitted
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Unprotected sex, including vaginal,
anal and oral sex
Ijection drug use
Certain body fluids
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Blood
Pre-ejacuation
Semen
Vaginal secretion
Breast milk
Pregnancy
Prevention
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Abstaining from sex
Always using latex condoms for all
types of sexual intercourse
Avoiding contact with bodily fluids
through which HIV in transmitted
Never sharing needles
What does HIV do?
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HIV harms the body´s immune system
by attacking certain cells, known as
helper T cells or CD4 cells, which
defend the body against illness
Kissing and HIV
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Casual contact through closed-mounth
or „social“ kissing is not a risk of
transmission of HIV
No „French“ kiss
Salives – low persentige of HIV
Symptoms of AIDS
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Extreme weakness and fatique
Rapid weight loss
Frequent fevers
Heavy sweating at night
Swollen lymph glands
Minor infection that cause skin rasches
and mounth, genital, and anal sores
Symptoms of AIDS
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White spots in the mouth or throat
Chronic diarrhea
A cought tha won´t go away
Trouble remembering things
Treatable?
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There is no cure for AIDS, which
makes prevention so important
Antiviral drug + drugs boost the
immunite system – resist infections
and prolong their lives, but it is not
cure
Right now there is no vaccine to
prevent HIV and AIDS, but reserchers
are working on developing one
HIV Testing
Community Health Services Incorporated
Aspen, CO 81611
Red Ribbon Project
Avon, CO 81620
Testing site: www.hivtest.org/index.htm
Protection
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Video
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How can you protect yourself from
STI’s?
How can you prevent pregnancy?
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