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In paragraph form, explain why you
think it might be important to
know how sexually transmitted
infections are spread and how you
can protect yourself.
Today in the United States, we are
facing an epidemic of STD’s. An
estimated 65 million people in the
US are living with an incurable STD.
Many of these cases go
undiagnosed and untreated. Why?
Why do you think teens are at a higher
risk for infection from STD’s? Teens
who are sexually active are likely to
participate in one or more of the
following: being sexually active with
more than one person, having
unprotected sex, choosing high-risk
partners, and use alcohol or other
drugs. Why do you think this is?
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 25; Pg. 646
STD’s and STI’s are infectious
diseases spread from person to
person through sexual contact.
Tri-County Health in Malta:
815-753-9010
Crusader Clinic:815-490-1670
Winnebago Health Department:
401 Division Street, Rockford, IL 61104
815-720-4050 or 815-720-4080
Clinic Hours:
Mon. 10-11:30; Wed. 3:30-5:30; Fri.12:30-3.
*STI test based on income
*Photo ID required (no one else can get results.)
*Must request at annual pap smear to be tested.
Bacteria and Viruses cause STI’s.
H=Virus (hint for some to help
remember)
Abstinence-the deliberate decision
to avoid harmful behaviors,
including sexual activity before
marriage and the use of tobacco,
alcohol and other drugs.
http://www.idph.state.il.us/aids/Surv_
Report_1211.pdf
• Illinois Department of Public Health Statistics
• Charts/Graphs on STD’s reported
• Demographic Characteristics of Cumulative
STD Cases (Broken into age groups)
• 1/1/11 - 12/31/11
• Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis
Human Papillomavirus or HPV is a
virus that can cause genital warts.
• Considered most common STD in the United
States.
• CDC estimates 50-75% sexually active males
and females acquire HPV at some point
throughout their lives
• Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused
by HPV.
• Can cause cancers of the penis and anus.
HPV:
• Wart-like growths in genital area.
• Infants born to females with HPV may develop
warts in their throats, blocking breathing
passages, which can be life-threatening.
• Warts may not appear for months after
infection (virus can still be passed.)
• Applications can treat warts but virus remains
in body forever.
HPV-hand
HPV male:
Female-HPV
Herpes-an STD caused by herpes
simplex virus.
• Type 1-usually causes cold sores. (above the
waist.)
• Type 2-usually causes genital sores. (below the
waist.)
• Virus can be given to infant at birth from
mother and can be fatal.
• More capable of transmitting or acquiring
HIV.
Herpes-blister like sores on genitals
• Most people NEVER DEVELOP SYMPTOMS!
• Virus can STILL be passed, whether or not
there is an outbreak.
• Virus=incurable!
Herpes-mouth
Herpes-male
Herpes-female
Hepatitis: disease that affects the liver.
Virus. Often asymptomatic.
• Hepatitis A-spread through ingesting fecal matter.
(ex. Changing diaper & not washing hands, oral to
anal sex, contaminated food, etc.) Vaccine to
help prevent
• Hepatitis B-spread through blood, semen, vaginal
fluids, breast milk, and saliva. Spread through
needle sharing and anal/vaginal sex. Vaccine to
help prevent.
• Hepatitis C-spread through blood or blood
products, not often by sex (unless blood
involved.) No vaccine.
HIV-virus that affects the immune system.
Chlamydia-bacterial infection that
affects the reproductive organs.
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Most people do not have symptoms.
#1 STD in our area!
Can still be spread
Discharge from penis; burning when urinating
Females have abnormal discharge, burning when
urinating or abdominal pain
• Most common cause of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
(PID.)
• Lead to infertility in males and females
• Can cause premature birth or eye disease or
pneumonia.
Chlamydia in the eye:
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease:
Gonorrhea-bacterial STD
• Male-burning when urinating and a yellow puslike discharge from penis.
• Female-most have no symptoms, but may have
abnormal vaginal discharge or painful urinating.
• Person who has been treated CAN be re-infected.
• Can lead to infertility
• Infants can contract from mother may have eye
infections that cause blindness.
Syphilis-bacterial STD
• Begins as painless sore on mouth, genitals, or
anus.
• Sore can heal on its own, BUT if the infection
is not treated-it spreads through the blood to
other parts of the body.
• Can damage internal organs; paralysis,
convulsions, blindness, heart disease, etc.
• Infected infant may have damaged nervous
system and can die.
Syphilis-male
Crabs (Pubic lice)-lice that attach to
body hair and cause irritation.
• Spread by close body
contact
• Lotion can be applied to
infested parts of the
body and kill lice and
eggs.
Head vs. Pubic
Scabies-mites that burrow into the
skin and cause intense itching.
• Transmission by close
contact
• Lotion can be applied to
kill mites
Sexually active and STI testing:
• Every 6 months-1 year (depending on partners
and sexual activity)
• More if multiple partners and unprotected
sex.
• Confidential