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Sexually transmitted disease

1. Sexually Transmitted Infections

2. What is a Sexually Transmitted Infection?

3. True or False The most common symptom of a sexually transmitted infection is white, pasty discharge False

4. Bacterial Infection caused by bacteria Cured with antibiotics Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Infection caused by virus No cure Symptoms are treatable 4 H’s – HIV HPV Herpes Hepatitis Viral vs.

5. Chlamydia Most common bacterial STI Asymptomatic Discharge in later stages Treated with antibiotics The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012 On average, there were 988 chlamydia infections reported in Middlesex-London each year between 2000 and 2010

6. Chlamydia The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

7. True or False Gonorrhea is more common in men than in women True

8. Gonorrhea Second most common bacterial infection 2/3 cases reported are men Treated with antibiotics Can be asymptomatic Symptoms: Pain during intercourse Thick, yellow discharge Testicular pain The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

9. Gonorrhea The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

10. Oldest known STI – bacterial Can infect the entire body Progresses in stages Treated with antibiotics Syphilis The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

11. Syphilis The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

12. Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-2) Small blister-like sores on penis or vagina Symptoms develop 2-12 days after infection Outbreak resolves in 15-25 days Not curable – in your body forever Genital Herpes The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

13. Genital Herpes The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

14. Over 100 types of HPV Some can be asymptomatic Others can cause genital warts Warts can be treated with topical medication, cryotherapy, laser therapy Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

15. HPV Prevention What is the name of the vaccine offered to prevent infection from HPV? Gardasil

16. True or False Gardasil can only be given to girls False

17. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

18. Virus that affects the liver Types A, B, C Vaccine available for Hep A & B Type A is NOT sexually transmitted. Infection occurs from ingesting contaminated food or water often while travelling. Type B is sexually transmitted Type C is transmitted through blood, usually spread through the sharing of needles Hepatitis Public Health Agency of Canada, 2012

19. Hepatitis B Symptoms Poor appetite Nausea & vomiting Feeling very tired and unwell Jaundice The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

20. The virus destroys cells in your body that fight off infection Infected through body fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk AIDS is later stage Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

21. For further information contact Y our S chool Nurse or visit The Clinic at the Middlesex-London Health Unit

22. Questions?