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Biology and Society
Biol 1001
Sexually Transmitted Infections
(STI’s)
Ms Julie Smith
The Take Home Message
 Learn what risks are out there
 Evaluate the risk level of your sexual
behavior
 Make educated decisions about your
sexual activities
 Learn where to go for help and
information
What Causes STI’s
 Parasites
 Curable with OTC
and prescription
 Bacteria
 Curable with
antibiotics
 Viruses
 Not Curable,
manageable
www.cdc.gov
Parasitic
 Pubic Lice (crabs)
 Scabies
 Trichomoniasis
http:/www.cvm.okstate.edu
Bacterial
 Syphilis
Syphilis
Primary stage
 Gonorrhea
www.youngwomenshealth.com
 *Chlamydia
Viral
 HIV
 Herpes
 Hepatitis
 Genital Warts
 (condylomata
acuminata)
Herpes
Symptoms & Possible Causes
Unusual vaginal discharge
Bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia,
gonorrhea, herpes, PID, trichomoniasis,
yeast infection
Penile discharge
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis
Abnormal and/or heavy vaginal bleeding
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, PID
Bleeding after intercourse
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, PID
Burning or pain during urination
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, trichomoniasis
Pelvic pain (pain below the belly button)
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, PID
Swollen and/or painful testicles
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Itching or tingling in the genital area
Bacterial vaginosis, herpes, trichomoniasis,
yeast infection
Blisters or sores on the genitals,
Herpes, syphilis
anus, or surrounding areas
Warts or bumps on the genitals,
Human papillomavirus
anus, or surrounding area
Persistent vaginal yeast infections
HIV infection/AIDS
Yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice)
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C
Prevention
 Abstinence
 Education
 Monogamy
 Condoms/Dental Dams
 Some STI’s, but not all
Resources
 Planned Parent
 722-0833
 UMD Health Services
 x8155
 Internet
 Google search ‘Sexually Transmitted
Infections’