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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