1. STDs

2. Bacterial vs Viral Bacterial can be cured Viral can NOT be cured
But symptoms can be alleviated

3. Bacterial Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Trichomoniasis
**Easily spread-condoms offer good protection**

4. Viral Human Papillomavirus- HPV Hepatitis B Herpes HIV/AIDS
**Easily Spread-Condoms offer good protection**

5. Chlamydia 3 million Americans infected each year
Infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra, eye, or throat.
Often has no symptoms (3 out of 4 women and Half of men have no symptoms)
Common symptoms include: abdominal pain, abnormal discharge, burning while urinating, swelling of vagina or testicles, painful intercourse.

6. Chlamydia Spread Complications include Treatment- Antibiotics **
Vaginal and anal intercourse (rarely oral sex)
Complications include
Infertility and Sterility
Woman can pass it to baby (pink eye or pneumonia)
Treatment- Antibiotics **

7. Antibiotic Treatment **
Abstain from intercourse until treated.
Get retested 3 months later.
Take all the prescribed medicine. Even if the symptoms go away, the infection may still be in your body until treatment is complete.
Make sure your partner(s) is/are treated at the same time so you don't give gonorrhea to each other again.
Do not share your medicine with anyone.
Consult your health care provider if you have symptoms after treatment.

8. Gonorrhea 600,000 Americans each year
Infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra or throat.
Often has no symptoms (4 of 5 women and 1 of 10 men no symptoms)
Common symptoms include: abdominal pain, abnormal discharge, burning while urinating, swelling of vagina or testicles, painful intercourse.

9. Gonorrhea Spread Complications include Treatment- Antibiotics **
Vaginal and anal intercourse, oral sex
Complications include
Infertility , premature birth, pelvic inflammatory disease, skin sores
Woman can pass it to baby
Treatment- Antibiotics **

10. Syphilis 36,000 Americans each year
Infect vagina, anus, urethra, penis, lips and mouth.
Treatment available in early stages
3 Stages
Primary Stage- Sores appear (chancre) appear in 3 weeks-90 days. Last for 3-6 weeks without treatment. May appear on penis, vagina, cervix, or mouth.
Secondary Stage- 3-6 weeks after primary stage. Body rashes on hands or feet, swollen glands, hair loss. Can come and go for 2 years.
Late Stage years later. Paralysis, dementia. Damage internal organs including brain, nerves, and bones. Can result in death

11. Syphilis Spread Complications include Treatment- Antibiotics **
Vaginal and anal intercourse, oral sex
Complications include
Late stage complications
Treatment- Antibiotics **

12. Trichomonaisis 8 million Americans infected each year
Often No symptoms
Common symptoms include: abdominal pain, abnormal discharge, burning while urinating, swelling of vagina or testicles, painful intercourse.

13. Trichomonaisis Spread Complications Treatment Vaginal intercourse
Can last for years without treatment
Can be passed from mother to baby
Treatment
Antibiotics
1 in 5 people in contract it again within 3 months

14. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Half of all men and 3 out of 4 women have HPV at some point in their lives
Some strands can be prevented
Most infections have no harmful effect
Low risk- genital warts
High risk-lead to cervical cancer
Most infections go away in 8-13 months. Some do not go away.
No symptoms-Woman go for PAP test

15. HPV Spread Complications Treatment
Skin to Skin contact, vaginal or anal intercourse, anal sex
Complications
Low or high risk strands
Treatment
No Treatment
HPV vaccine

16. Hepatitis B 46,000 Americans each year
Many states require vaccine for school children.
Hepatitis A- Infected fecal matter ingested
Hepatitis C- Blood
When symptoms occur 6 weeks-6 months after infected
(early) abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea, fever
(late) severe abdominal pain, jaundice

17. Hepatitis B Spread Complications
Exchange of semen, vaginal fluids, blood, urine
Complications
No cure, but more people recover in 4-8 weeks
1 out of 20 infected will be a carrier
Can be fatal due to liver damage

18. Herpes 8 of 10 American adults have oral herpes
1 of 4 American adults have genital herpes
Symptoms flare up every few months, last for 1-2 weeks
(oral) cold sores in mouth
(genital) blisters, sores, painful intercourse, burn when urinate

19. Herpes Spread Complications Treatment
Touching, kissing, vaginal or anal intercourse, oral sex
Most contagious when sores are open
Complications
No medical complications
Treatment
No cure
Medications help manage infection

20. HIV/AIDS 980,000 cases reported, 40,000 each year
HIV has few or no symptoms for years, may develop into AIDS
Symptoms of HIV
Swollen glands, fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches
Symptoms of AIDS
Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease and other infections, unexplained dizziness, shortness of breath, skin rashes, discolored lesions on skin, decreased mental abilities

21. HIV/AIDS Spread Complications Treatment
Blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk
Complications
HIV may to lead to AIDS
AIDS does not kill people, an infection that someone with AIDS gets may be fatal
Treatment
No Cure
Medication available to strengthen immune system