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SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED
DISEASES
Statistics
The
estimated number of
people in the US with an
incurable STD is over 65 million.
 Every year, there are
approximately 15 million new
cases of STDs.
Statistics…
 2/3 of all STD’s occur
in people 25 years old
and younger
Facts: American Social Health Association
HERPES
A VIRUS
THAT
CANNOT
BE
CURED!
HERPES Simplex I and II
 Simplex I…
Cold sores and
fever blisters
 Simplex II … genital sores
Symptoms
Painful, fluid filled blisters
- can be found…
a. in the mouth
b. on the lips
c. on the thighs or abdomen
d. in the genital area
How is HERPES spread?
* Skin to skin contact
(sharing chapstick or a straw)
** Oral Sex
Cold sores + genitals
= Genital Herpes
*** Sexual Intercourse
Affects unborn children
Baby
born
with the
Herpes
Virus
Statistics, 2009
 Nationwide, at least 45 million Americans
are currently infected


1 of 5 adolescents and adults; 21% of the
population
More common in women
1
in 5 females 14-49 yoa
 1 in 9 males 14-49 yoa
AIDS
AIDS=
Acquired
Immune
Deficiency
Syndrome
A Virus that CANNOT be cured!
Destructed Immune System
When the AIDS virus
attacks, people are
often ill with forms
of pneumonia,
fungal infections
and rare cancers
HIV causes AIDS
HIV: Human
Immunodeficiency
Virus
HIV affects all ages, races and
genders…
it is an equal opportunity STD.
HIV/ Aids Symptoms
Skin Rashes, swollen
glands, fever,
diarrhea,
weakness,
mouth and respiratory
infections
How is AIDS spread?
Sexual contact
IV drug use
Blood to blood contact
 Pregnant mother to child
** MUST ENTER THE
BLOODSTREAM
Statistics, 2009
 At the end of 2009, an estimated 1.3
million people in the US are living with
an active HIV infection.
 1 in 5 Americans (21%) don’t know they
are infected.
 In 2009, 56,300 new HIV infections were
diagnosed.
 18,000 Americans died in 2009 from
AIDS.
CHLAMYDIA
Caused by: BACTERIA
Chlamydia Symptoms
MEN
 painful urination
 white discharge from penis
 pain in testicles
 may become infertile if not
treated
Chlamydia symptoms…
WOMEN
 80% have no symptoms
 discharge from vagina
 bleeding or pain with
intercourse
 Irregular periods
Complications
If untreated… can lead to Pelvic
Inflammatory Disease (PID) :
infection of fallopian tubes and
pelvic cavity in women
PID can cause ectopic
pregnancy and/or infertility.
How is Chlamydia Spread?
 sexual contact
 bodily fluids
How is Chlamydia treated?
 antibiotics
Statistics, 2009
 Increased in the US; up 19% from 2006
to 2009.
 1.25 million cases reported.

400/100,000
Gonorrhea
Caused by: BACTERIA
Gonorrhea Symptoms
 thick, yellow discharge
from penis and vagina
 burning with urination
Complications
Blindness in
babies at birth
Today in the U.S., antibiotics
are given in the eyes of every
newborn.
How is gonorrhea spread?
 Sexual contact
 Bodily fluids
How is gonorrhea treated?
 antibiotics
Statistics, 2009
 First time since data tracking began that
there was not an increase in reported
cases in US.
 Down 17% from 2006-2009.
 301,174 reported cases in2009.

99/100,000
SYPHILLIS
Caused by: BACTERIA
Pictures…
More pictures…
Syphillis
Syphillis symptoms
Progresses in stages:
STAGE I: Red sores
(chancres) appear.
STAGE II: non itching rash
Symptoms…
STAGE III: attacks heart,
blood vessels and nervous
system
How do you get Syphillis?
 sexual contact
 skin-to-skin contact
How is Syphillis treated?
 antibiotics
** can only be cured if found
in early stages!
Statistics, 2009
 13,997 reported cases of primary and
secondary syphilis in the US.
 Down 7% from 2006-2009.
 5/100,000
 The incidence of P&S syphilis was highest:


Women 20-24 yoa
Males 35-39 yoa
HPV
Human
Papilloma
Virus
Genital Warts!
Caused by: VIRUS
More HPV pictures…
HPV Symptoms
 Over 50 forms of this virus
are known to attack the
genitals…
 Some have no symptoms
 Others cause warts on the
genitals and surrounding skin
Complications
 Causes cell changes that lead
to cervical cancer
 HPV is the leading cause of
death from cervical cancer in
the U.S.
 HPV only detectable with
special lab procedures
How do you get HPV?
 skin to skin contact
(infection may be sharedalthough symptomless and
invisible)
 sexual intercourse
 only 10% have symptoms
How is HPV treated?
 removal of growths or
abnormal cervical tissue by
surgery or freezing
For external growths,
prescription medication is
applied
Statistics, 2009
 Approx. 20 million Americans are
currently infected with HPV.
 Approx. 6.2 million new infections occur
annually.
 At least 50% of sexually active men and
women will acquire HPV infection at
some point in their life.
HEPATITIS “C”
Caused by: VIRUS
This
woman is
not
pregnant.
She has
hepatitis
B and is
suffering
from liver
cancer.
Hepatitis C Symptoms
 Many have no symptoms
 Attacks the liver
 Jaundice (yellowing of eyes
and skin)
 Fatigue, fever, muscle and
joint aches
How do you get Hepatitis C?
 sexual activity
 intravenous needle
 Tattoo or ears pierced with
unsterilized needle
 Blood transfusions
How is Hepatitis treated?
 Medications slow the
progression of the disease
There is NO CURE!!
Statistics, 2009
 Estimated 2.7-3.9 million people in the
US have chronic Hep C infections.
 12,000 people die annually from Hep C.