Sexually Transmitted Diseases Presentation - Group 3 fINAL1.pdf

14 ppt on sexually transmitted disease

1. SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED
INFECTIONS (STIS):
CONTROL AND
PREVENTION
STRATEGIES
Group 3
Year 2, Semester 2, MDS 246
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2. GET TO KNOW THE GROUP MEMBERS
NOAH F. FAYIAH -84237
Favorite Quote “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
MahatmaGandhi
Favorite Quote "What we know is a drop, what we don’t know is an ocean“
IsaacNewton
Favorite Quote “A man seized to exist when he stops learning.” Albert Einstein
TIMOTHY T. CLARKE -59245
LEO T. FELLE -49191
Favorite Quote "I think it is very important that people should have the
opportunity to learn about their bodies and how to keep them healthy.“ Florence
Nightingale
LELA PRECIOUS DOLO -105526
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3. PRESENTATION CONTENTS
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Introductionand
Global prevalence
of STIs
Common STIs, Risk factors and
Symptoms
Treatment and
Prevention Strategies
Conclusion and
Recommendations
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4. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
INFECTIONS: A GROWING CONCERN
●Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ) is a collective term used to
describe infections that are primarily transmitted through sexual
contact and can affect people of all ages and genders.
●Afew other forms of intimate contact that can spread infections
from person to person.
●STIs are a significant public health issue worldwide (Find out why in
the next slide).
●Early detection and treatment of STIs can prevent the spread of
infections, reduce complications, and improve overall health
outcomes.
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10. TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR STIS
●Bacterial STIs: Antibiotics
●Viral STIs: While there's no cure for some viral STIs like HIV
and HPV, treatments can help manage symptoms and prevent
transmission.
●Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is used for HIV, and antiviral
medications can help manage herpes outbreaks.
●The HPV vaccine can prevent HPV infection.
●Parasitic/Fungal STIs: Antifungal medications
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11. Prevention Strategies
●Abstinence
●Consistent and correct use of condoms
●Vaccination (e.g., HPV, hepatitis B)
●Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV
●Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV
●Sex education and counseling
●Addressing social and economic factors
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13. References
●Ultimate Guide to STIs 2024: How to Spot, Treat, & Avoid Them
●Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), Mayo Clinic 2023
●STD/STI Facts: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment, Cherokee Women’s
Health Specialists, PC
●CDC Guidelines and Recommendations for the Treatment of STDs, National
prevention Information Network 2024
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14. Questions???
THANK YOU
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