1. Read me now
Welcome back.
Homework: Complete the chart on STDs by Tuesday.
What are we doing today: Learning about the consequences of STDS.

2. Read me first STD Chart (homework) is due Tuesday

3. STDs / STIs Infections that pass from person to person through
Sexual activity
2. Close body contact
You can have an infection, but look and feel healthy.
Young people are more likely to get STDs particularly girls and boys

4. What causes these diseases?
Bacteria: Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
Virus: AIDS, Herpes, & Genital Warts
Parasites: Crabs and scabies

5. Although, there are more that 25 different STDs, will be talking about the more common ones.
Chlamydia
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Scabies
Crabs
Aids…. Herpes …. Genital Warts

6. Why are teens at so much risk?
They are in multiple relationships
Immune systems are not fully developed and the teen body is less resistant to germs.
Female cervixes are still
developing and may
have small openings
where germs find it
easy to invade.

7. Why are teens at risk?
Teens like to experiment with drugs and alcohol and may take risks that might otherwise be avoided when sober.
Most teens don’t
think they can get
an STD.

8. However……. Do you know…
1 out of 4 sexually active teens will get an STD.
&
One out of every 5
Americans has had
an STD.

9. Then, how many students are having sex? 440 x.41
If there are 440 students in CCS’s High School 41% are sexually active…..(according to the TAP survey 2011 of Oneida Co.)
Then, how many students are having sex?
440
x.41
180 kids choosing to have sex
Wow…now if ¼ are infected with an std…..
180/4 = 45 will have/ had a std
Lets do some Math

10. How do people catch these germs?
Through sexual activity (oral, vaginal and anal) The germs are carried in body fluids such as blood and vaginal secretions and semen.
Some are shed from the skin.
Mothers transmit them to babies.
Sometime through personal items.

11. What are some symptoms you may notice?
Any abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina
Burning when urinating
Unusual sores or blisters in the genitals
Pain in the belly, testicles or lower abdomen
Itching
*most people don’t have or can’t see the symptoms

12. Abnormal discharge
Females have a discharge from the vagina that changes through her menstrual cycle.
An abnormal discharge smells and is a yellow or greenish color.
Male should never have a discharge from the penis except for urine and semen.
An abnormal discharge smells and is green or yellow in color.

13. Pain when urinating
It should never hurt to pee. If it does, see your doctor. You may have a urinary track infection. (or an STD)

14. Oral Primary Syphilis Chancre
Primary Syphilis Chancre in a Man
Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

15. Secondary Syphilis Body Rash
Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

16. Sores , Blisters, and Rashes
Chancre last 1-6 weeks
Syphilis
Contagious non-itchy rash:
lasting 2-12 weeks

17. Genital Herpes 2 Oral Herpes 1
Life Long Diseases

18. You can get herpes anywhere . . .
Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

19. Oral Herpes/Cold Sores
Transmitted by kissing and brushing against the lesion. They may also be transmitted by using a cup, eating utensil, lip gloss, toothbrush or even a face towel.
This infection can also
be transmitted to other
parts of the body (eye, fingers).

20. Genital Warts or HPV Human Papillomavirus
Warts will grow in an
area that has been infected
by skin to skin contact.
Warts may appear several
weeks or even
months after contact.
Genital Warts are a leading cause of cervical cancer in females.
LIFE LONG DISEASE

21. Swollen glands or pain in the abdomen or groin

22. Itching in the genital area
Crabs and Scabies live on and just under your skin. The movement of these “bugs” causes a person to feel itchy. Itching usually begins 5 days after being infested
These bugs won’t cause serious harm to the body, but are a major nuisance.
They are spread by close
body contact and some
personal items (clothing,
bedding, toilet seats)

23. Remember Most people do not have these warning signs or symptoms.
Therefore if you are sexually active you must see a dr. every 6 months. (to be checked)

24. What can happen if my STD is not treated?
1. You can become infertile
(not able to have children)
gonorrhea & chlamydia
2. Girls can increase the risk
of cervical cancer (warts)
3. Hair loss, blindness, deafness, heart disease, brain damage, paralysis and more.

25. Danger of Gonorrhea & Chlamydia
Gonorrhea and chlamydia can cause and infection in the fallopian tubes causing scar tissue to form. This scar tissue will plug the tube resulting in infertility.
This can happen to boys too in their sperm duct.
Scar tissue in Fallopian Tube
Uterus
Ovary
Cervix
Vagina

26. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia can block the sperm ducts too.
Blocked with
Scar tissue

27. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Gonorrhea
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

28. STDS harm babies also Still birth Low birth weight
Eye infections & blindness
Deafness
Hepatitis & cirrhosis (Liver damage)
Neonatal sepsis (infection in the baby’s blood)

29. How can I prevent getting a STD?
The only sure way to avoid STDS is to choose to be abstinent! Enjoy the relationship without having sex or skin to skin contact.

30. But if you are sexually active……
Visit a doctor
or clinic
every 6
months!

31. What does a doctor do? Looks at your genitals Takes a sample of blood
Take a sample of urine
Take a sample of any discharge
Gives advice on how to protect yourself from other infections
May prescribe a treatment plan (drugs)

32. What should a person do if they think they have a STD?
Tell a trusted adult
See their health care provider
Avoid all contact with others until you know for sure (you don’t want to spread it).

33. Why should a person tell their partner(s) if they are infected?
1. so the partner can also be checked
2. so people don’t spread the disease further

34. What is the easiest way to prevent STDs?
Abstinence