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Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections
JUNIOR HEALTH
Vaginitis
• Pathogen:
– Chlamydia Gardnerella Herpes; Candidiasis Herpes; Trichomonas;
Mycoplasma
• Where:
– Vagina, Penis, Anus, Throat
• How:
– Usually sexual intercourse but sometimes without – change in balance
of bacteria in the vagina.
• Symptoms:
– Pain, discharge, irritation, redness, itching, odor, or asymptomatic
Pubic Lice
• Pathogen:
– Pediculosis Pubis (parasite)
• Where:
– Pubic Hair, armpits, eyelashes, eyebrows
• How:
– Sexual intercourse, bedding, toilets, clothing
• Symptoms:
– Itching, rash, pinhead-sized blood spots on underwear
Tricomoniasis
• Pathogen:
– Protozoan Parasite
• Where:
– Vagina
• How:
– Common after menstruation, sexual intercourse.
• Symptoms:
– odorous, yellow discharge, itching, burning while urinating, urethra
and bladder infections.
Scabies
• Pathogen:
– Pathogen: Parasitic mite that burrows under the skin.
• Where:
– Skin
• How:
– Sexual intercourse, skin contact
• Symptoms:
– itching in the genital area.
Gonorrhea
• Pathogen:
– Neisseria-gonorrhea bacteria
• Where:
– Penis, vagina, anus, throat
• How:
– Direct mucous membrane contact during sexual intercourse.
• Symptoms:
– Burning discharge from penis; most women have no symptoms, can
cause sterility, arthritis.
Genital Warts
• Pathogen:
– HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
• Where:
– Genitals, Anus
• How:
– Sexual intercourse.
• Symptoms:
– Warts on genitals and anus, can cause cancer of the cervix and penis
Hepatitis
• Pathogen:
– Hepatitis A Virus & Hepatitis B Virus
• Where:
– A – Mouth
– B - Penis, vagina, anus, mouth, skin breaks, blood.
• How:
– A - Anal-oral sexual contact, contaminated water.
– B - Saliva, sexual intercourse, blood, needles
• Symptoms:
– Flu-like symptoms, dark urine, abdominal pain, jaundice.
Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)
• Pathogen:
– Chlamydia Ureaplama; Mycoplasma; Trichomonas
• Where:
– Penis, Vagina, Anus, Throat
• How:
– Direct mucous membrane contact during sexual intercourse.
• Symptoms:
– Men – watery or milky discharge from penis.
– Women – burning during urination.
AIDS
• Pathogen:
– HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
• Where:
– Penis, Vagina, Mouth, Rectum, Blood, Mucous membranes.
• How:
– Sexual intercourse, sharing needles, mother to baby, transfusions.
• Symptoms:
– Skin rashes, diarrhea, fever, weight loss, dry cough, swollen glands,
loss of appetite, opportunistic infections, death.
Chlamydia
• Pathogen:
– Chlamydia Trachomatis Bacteria
• Where:
– Penis, Vagina, Mouth, Anus.
• How:
– Sexual intercourse
• Symptoms:
– Painful urination, watery discharge, itching, burning of genitals, pelvic
pain, bleeding between periods.
Genital Herpes
• Pathogen:
– Herpes Simplex II Virus
• Where:
– Penis, Vagina, Mouth, Anus, transfer to eyes if sore is touched.
• How:
– Direct intimate contact
• Symptoms:
– Painful blisters or sores on the genitals, swollen glands, fever,
headaches, tiredness.
Syphillis
• Pathogen:
– Treponema
• Where:
– Penis, Vagina, Mouth, Anus, Break in Skin.
• How:
– congenital, mucous membrane contact with sores.
• Symptoms:
– “Chancre” which comes and goes away, fatigue, fever, sores, rash, hair
loss, nervous system damage, insanity, death.