Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases ppt

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1. Sexually Transmitted
Diseases
THE BASICS

2. What are STD’s and how
common are they?
•Sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) are
more than 25 diseases spread through the
process of sexual contact.
•STD’s are very common, with over 40
million people having chronic genital
herpes and 4 million new chlamydia cases
diagnosed every year.

3. Who is at risk of getting STD’s?
•Anyone who is sexually active can contract a
sexually transmitted disease.
•STD’s infect men and women of all ages. It
is important to note that women are at greater
risk of contracting STD’s because of basic
anatomy differences.
•Teenagers are at the highest risk of getting an
STD due to high risk behaviors.

4. CHLAMYDIA
•Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that is
very common in young adults and
teenagers.
•Many people do not even know they have
chlamydia because over half of the people
infected do not have any symptoms.

5. CHLAMYDIA
•Chlamydia is transmitted through sexual
contact with an infected person.
•Primary Risk factor: Unsafe Sex
•Chlamydia can be easily treated and cured
with antibiotics if you know you have been
infected.

6. Symptoms in Women
•Nearly 75% of women infected with
Chlamydia have no symptoms. Those who
do exhibit:
–Vaginal discharge
–Bleeding after intercourse
–Bleeding between menstrual cycles
–Abdominal or pelvic pain

7. Symptoms in Men
•Nearly 50% of men infected with
Chlamydia have no symptoms. Those who
do exhibit:
–Discharge from the penis
–Burning with urination
–Swollen and/or painful testicles

8. Untreated Chlamydia
•If left untreated in women, chlamydia can
spread to the pelvic area, leading to pelvic
inflammatory disease (PID). This can lead
to infertility
•If left untreated in men, chlamydia can lead
to pain and swelling of the testicles, as well
as infertility.

9. GONORRHEA
•Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is
very common in sexually active adults and
teenagers.
•Many women do not even know they have
gonorrhea because most do not have any
symptoms.

10. GONORRHEA
•Gonorrhea is transmitted through sexual
contact with an infected person.
•Primary Risk factor: Unsafe Sex
•Gonorrhea can be easily treated and cured
with antibiotics if you know you have been
infected.

11. Symptoms in Women
•Most women infected with Gonorrhea
have no symptoms. Those who do exhibit:
–Vaginal discharge
–Increased frequency of urination
–Burning during urination
–Bleeding after intercourse
–Bleeding between menstrual cycles
–Abdominal or pelvic pain

12. Symptoms in Men
•Most men exhibit the following symptoms
when infected with Gonorrhea:
–Discharge from the penis
–Burning with urination
–Increased frequency of urination
–Swollen and/or painful testicles

13. Untreated Gonorrhea
•If left untreated in women, Gonorrhea can
spread to the pelvic area, leading to pelvic
inflammatory disease (PID). This can lead
to infertility.
•If left untreated in men, Gonorrhea can lead
to pain and swelling of the testicles, as well
as infertility.

14. HERPES
•Herpes is a common infection caused by the
herpes simplex virus (HSV).
•Once a person is infected with herpes, he or
she remains infected for life.

15. Herpes
•Herpes causes blisters and ulcers to periodically
appear near the initial site of infection. These
occurrences are called “outbreaks”.
•Long periods of time (up to 2 years) may elapse
between the initial infection and the first outbreak.

16. How is Herpes Spread?
•Herpes spreads through intimate skin contact
with someone who is infected with the virus.
–Oral herpes can be transmitted through kissing, as well as
through mouth to genital contact.
–Genital herpes can be transmitted through any form of
unsafe sexual contact.

17. Is Herpes Treatable?
•There is NO CURE for herpes. Once you are
infected with the virus you will carry the virus in
your body for life.
•There are some medications and creams that may
reduce the severity and duration of the periodic
outbreaks.

18. What Triggers an Outbreak?
•Outbreaks of herpes can be caused by:
–Stress
–Exposure of Sunlight
–Sickness or high fever
–Certain types of foods or beverages
•Peanuts
•Alcohol
•Coffee
•Chocolate

19. HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS
•Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more
than 70 viruses that can cause warts. Genital
warts (HPV’s) are sexually transmitted and effect
the genitals and anal area of both men and women.

20. How is HPV Transmitted?
•Genital warts are passed by direct contact during sex with
a partner who has a wart or skin that is infected with the
virus.
•Primary Risk Factor: Unsafe Sex
•Currently there is no cure for HPV. The warts can be
removed. However, once the individual is infected, he or
she carries the virus for life.

21. Cancers Caused by HPV
•Genital warts are also linked to cervical cancer in
women, and anal cancer in men and women.

22. SYPHILIS
•Syphilis is caused by a bacteria that if left
untreated can have many serious
complications.
•Primary Risk Factor: Unsafe Sex
•Syphilis is treated and cured with
antibiotics.

23. Syphilis
•Syphilis is transmitted through sexual contact with
an infected person. In particular, the bacteria is
transmitted through direct contact with syphilis
sores.
•Because the sores are painless, if they are not in a
visible location, a person might not even know
they are infected.

24. Symptoms of Syphilis
•The first stage (or symptom) of syphilis infection
is usually a small painless sore (chancre) in the
area of sexual contact.
•The sore usually appears 2 to 6 weeks after
exposure and then disappears within a few weeks.

25. Shortly after the initial sore heals, the second stage
of symptoms will be noticed. These symptoms
include: a rash all over the body, swollen lymph
nodes, fever, and tiredness. These symptoms will
disappear within several weeks.

26. Notice that the first two stages of syphilis clear up on
their own. HOWEVER, THE BACTERIA WILL
REMAIN IN THE BODY IF NOT TREATED . This
will lead to a third and potentially deadly stage of
syphilis.
Syphilis is a very serious infection for both men
and women. During the third and final stage of
syphilis, the bacteria will spread throughout the
entire body. Without proper treatment, the
infection can cause heart disease, dementia,
blindness, paralysis, and death.

27. How can I protect myself?
•STD’s are transmitted by body fluids such as
semen, blood, and vaginal fluids.
•Abstinence is the only way to be 100% safe from
contracting STD’s. Otherwise, using condoms
during EVERY sexual activity will reduce your
chances of catching an STD.
•REMEMBER, ONLY ABSTINENCE IS
100% EFFECTIVE IN PREVENTING
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
DISEASES!