STI's
STI's
Prevention Methods
Types of STI’s
Treatment
Health Risks/Effects
Types
Viral
Bacteria
Protozoa
Parasites
Fungi
Types of Viral STI’s
HPV/Genital Warts
Genital Herpes
Advanced HIV disease/AIDS
Hepatitis
HPV/Human Papaloma Virus/Genital Warts
Skin to Skin
Symptoms occurs 1 -6 months after exposure
Small, bumpy warts on and around genitals
Itching & burning around sex organs
Precursor to cervical cancer in women.
No cure & No Vaccine
Highly contagious
Genital Herpes
Symptoms begin 2 - 30 days after infection.
Small painful blisters on sex organ, mouth and anus.
Blisters can last 1 - 3 weeks.
Blistering can reoccur
Contagious while blisters are active!
No cure - No Vaccine
Flu-like feeling/fever
Advanced HIV Disease
Several months to several years up to 15. Tests can convey a false negative for up to 6 months.
Attack t -cells, which allow the body to recognize other infections.
People eventually die from it.
No cure - No vaccine!
ELISA blood test.
Patients die of “opportunistic” diseases.
Hepatitis
Inflammation to the liver.
Can be spread by intimate contact such as kissing, sharing toothbrush, razors, washcloths, or drug needles.
Yellow skin, nausea, fever and abdominal.
Can be contagious even after signs disappear.
Exchange of body fluids
Vaccine is available.
Viral STI’s
Once infected always infected
A vaccine is available for Hepatitis B only, others are possible, but genetic mutation complicates this treatment.
They attack host cells so they can replicate themselves, then attack more health cells.
Cannot live on their own
Immune system produces antibodies, but immune system cannot always prevent an outbreak.
Cannot be treated with Antibiotics
Types of Bacteria
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Produce toxins and enzymes that damage human cells.
Most are controllable with antibiotics
Neglected, can cause sterility, major organ deterioration, and death.
Syphilis
Less common, most deadly of the bacteria.
Primary stage-symptom is a chancre; a painless sore on the infected part. Treatable/Contagious
2nd Stage: 2 wk. to 6 months-rash can last for up to 6 months. Without treatment it will go away. Treatable/Contagious
Latent Stage-1 to forty years; attack major organs. Permanent damage occurs. Treatable/Contagious
Late stage-health problems like heart damage,blindness, paralysis mental disorders and death. Untreatable, no longer contagious.
Gonorrhea
Bacterial infection that attacks the urethra in men and the internal reproductive organs of the female.
1-14 days after infection-painful,burning urination.
Both males and females will have a discharge-yellow green discharge from the penis; females discharge from the vagina.
If untreated it will cause permanent damage to reproductive organs - causing sterility.
Chlamydia
The most common STI.
Bacterial
inflammation of the urethra is called NGU.
It is the leading cause of non-voluntary sterility
Symptoms appear 1-2wks. After exposure.
Symptoms include painful urination in males; females vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, bleeding, fever, & nausea.
Yeast - Protozoa - Parasite
Yeast - imbalance in the healthy bacteria of the vagina.
Protozoa / Trichomonas: Single cell, animal like organism.
Pubic Louse/Crabs and Scabies Tiny insect and mites that live as external parasites on the body.
Scabies/Crabs-Pubic Lice
Transmission/Effect/Symptoms/Treatment
Skin to Skin contact; Shared linens; sexual intercourse with an infected person - oral, anal, and vaginal; exchange of body fluids
Release enzymes and toxins that destroy human cells or feed off human blood
Symptoms - itching, discharge, odor, painful urination, pelvic pain, fatigue, fever, and skin conditions.
Treatment - special antibiotics from a doctor and/or
over the counter medication.
Prevention Strategies - education, abstinence, communication with partner, early detection, and complete medical care.
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