Download Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Sexually

S. Woodward
Health 12
WTHS
10/2013
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The Good News: Promising new treatments.
The Bad News: ½ our kids will need them!
Key Points:
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You CAN have a dangerous STD and have
NO symptoms.
STD testing is NOT done during all routine
physicals.
Having one STD makes it easier to contract
another….especially HIV !
STDs can be dangerous even deadly to a
baby! STD + pregnancy can be tragic!
I want you to be…
SEXUALLY SMART!
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Maybe ABSTINENCE isn’t such a bad
idea?!
It’s your body…it’s your life! How do you
want to live it?
Get the Facts!
You must protect yourself!
2 forms of protection!
1.
Highly effective
contraception to
protect against
pregnancy!
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2. Always use a
condom to
protect against
disease!
Sexually risky behaviors have
consequences !!! What is a sexually risky behavior???
Genital Warts/HPV:
Human Papilloma Virus
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20 million Americans
infected. 6.2 million
new infections each
year.
Some HPV causes
visible warts…some
strains have no visible
evidence of infection &
no test!
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Transmission: Skin to
skin contact
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Treatment: Remove
the warts. Some HPV
will be lifelong some
will fade away on their
own.
Genital Warts/HPV
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Vaccine available for 4
types of the 80+
Human Papilloma
Viruses
Gardasil: Now for
men & women!
Cervical Cancer
and perhaps mouth
& throat cancers!
Genital Herpes HSV-2
45 million infected
1 million new each year
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No Cure. Lifelong
infection
Highly contagious
during “outbreak” and
24+ hours before.
A genital herpes
outbreak during
delivery could have
serious effects on
the baby!
Genital Herpes:
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Periodic “outbreaks” that
last 7-10 days of blister-like
sores (first outbreak is
often the worst)
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Asymptomatic !!!!
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“Cold Sore” “Fever
Blister” can be transmitted
to the genitals during oral
sex.
Hepatitis B (HBV): Virus
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This virus damages the
liver.
Jaundice, Flu-like
symptoms, dark urine
Most people recover.
10% develop lifelong
infections.
Vaccine to protect
against HBV
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60,000 new each year
1.25 million already
infected!
Hepatitis A B & C
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Hepatitis A is passed
in the fecal matter of
the infected person.
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Hepatitis B is in all
body fluids!
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Hepatitis C is
transmitted in blood.
Molluscum Contagiosum (MCV)
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Skin to Skin contact
May be transmitted on
towels or clothing or
autoinoculation
Itching & Tenderness
but few problems.
Bumps will last an
average of 2 years.
Can be removed by Dr.
Chlamydia: “Silent Epidemic”
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Bacteria
3 million new cases
each year!
Good News = one shot
of an antibiotic will
cure this infection.
Bad News = it is often
silent so you don’t
know you have it!
NO SYMPTOMS
Dangers:
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Chlamydia:
Women: damage to the
fallopian tubes.
PID…infertility &
chronic pain
Men: infertility &
chronic pain
GET TESTED!
Gonorrhea: 700,000 new each year
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Bacteria
Cured with
antibiotics BUT
some strains may be
antibiotic resistant!
SUPERBUGS!
In the news: MRSA
Gonorrhea:
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Females: YellowGreen discharge,
itching, burning.
BUT most will have
NO Symptoms!
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PID, infertility,
chronic pain
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Males: White-yellow
discharge, itching
burning. Many men
will have
NO Symptoms!
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Infertility & Chronic
pain
Syphilis: 36,000 each year
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Bacteria
Rare
3 Stages:
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Sore: Chancre
Rash
Central Nervous System
Damage: blindness,
paralysis, insanity.
DEATH!
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Transmitted in Semen,
Vaginal Fluid & Blood
Blood Test
Cured with antibiotics
Nongonococcal Urethritis
NGU
2-5 million/year
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Nonspecific bacterial
infection in the man’s
urethra.
Often transmitted
during oral sex
Burning & pain during
urination……..yellow/
white discharge.
Infertility & chronic
pain
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) 3 million
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Bacterial Imbalance in
the vagina:
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New sex partner
Multiple partners
Douching
DO NOT treat
OTC…bacteria can
spread and cause
complications! (PID)
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Unpleasant odor,
white/gray discharge,
itching, burning
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PID 1 million new cases each year
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PID is the result of an
untreated vaginal bacterial
infection that was given
time to spread. Often
young women who ignore
the early symptoms. Often
requires hospitalization.
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Lower abdominal pain,
discharge, fever
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High risk for Infertility
Trichomoniasis: 7.4 million/year
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Protozoa: Becoming
drug resistant!
Annoying & irritating
but not dangerous
Most men have NO
Symptoms.
Women: Yellow-green
discharge w/ strong
odor, burning, itching.
Yeast: Fungus (Very Common)
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Overgrowth of a
common fungus.
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Antibiotics
Spermicides
Birth Control Pills
Basically a change in the
environment of the
vagina that allows the
fungus to overgrow.
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Cottage cheese like
discharge, itchy &
irritating.
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Not dangerous =
annoying!
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Sexual transmission
possible
Yeast: Fungus (Very Common)
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Treat OTC… but
self diagnosis
could be a
problem!
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Treatment creams
may damage latex
condoms! (read
package directions!)
Pubic Lice: 3 million each year
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Extremely contagious
Off the body bugs die
w/i 24 hours BUT
eggs can live up to 6
days!
Physical contact with
infected person,
clothing, sheets,
towels.
ITCHY!
Scabies: Mite
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Tiny bug that burrow
under the skin to lay
eggs.
Very Itchy! Rash
Close contact with
infected person,
clothes, towels, sheets.
Prescription Only!
Must see a Dr.
Tests:
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Genital Herpes: Visual,  BV: Culture/Swab
Blood, Culture
 PID: Ultra Sound,
Genital Warts:
Blood, Culture
Visual/biopsy
 Trichomoniasis:
Hepatitis B: Blood
Swab/Microscope
Chlamydia:
 Yeast: Visual
Culture/Urine
 Pubic Lice: Visual
Syphilis: Blood
 Scabies:
Gonorrhea: Culture
Sample/Microscope
NGU: Culture/Urine
Clinics:
FamCare:
711 North Main Street
Glassboro
(888) 794-1235
Gloucester County Health Department:
204 E. Holly Ave.
Washington Township
218-4100
Healthy people have a plan!
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Abstinence Works! Wait as long as you can!
Waiting has it’s benefits! (“Good things come to
those who wait”)
Withdraw is STUPID, STUPID,STUPID !!!!
Limit your number of lifetime partners!
Beware of the BIG THREE: Chlamydia,
HPV & Herpes !
Always 2 forms of birth control !
Respect the 7 Questions:
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What are your beliefs & values?
What are your boundaries?
What do you know or don’t know about your
body?
Do you know the risks?
Can you speak up & be honest?
Are you being pressured?
Are you emotionally ready?