VIRAL STD’S

HERPES SIMPLEX  HSV I  Virus that causes cold sores  Not sexually transmitted  HSV II  Virus that causes genital sores (BLISTERS)  Spread through sexual contact

SYMPTOMS Blisterlike bumps (2-20 days after exposure) Enlarged lymph nodes Fever Headaches Fatigue  Symptoms do not need to be present in order to contract herpes  Although sores disappear the virus remains in the body

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT A tissue culture of an active blister is used to diagnose HSV II There is no cure A medication called, Acyclovir helps with pain and healing of blisters Herpes is linked to cervical cancer cells

Affects on baby Higher risk of miscarriage Premature birth High death rate among babies born to mothers who have an active outbreak Higher risk of brain damage if infection is active during labor

GENITAL WARTS Reddish warts with cauliflower tops that appear on genitals Also known as Human Papillomavirus Takes up to 6 months after exposure for symptoms to appear #1 cause of cervical cancer in women

SYMPTOMS Cauliflower like warts on area of genitals Including anus, vagina, penis, throat Symptoms do not have to be present to contract

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT Possibly during pap smear Removal of warts through laser surgery, scalpel, or freezing the warts

GARDASIL A vaccine to protect against certain strains of HPV (6,11,l6,18) 3 injections over 6 months: 1.First dose: At a date you and your doctor or healthcare professional choose 2.Second dose: 2 months after the first dose 3.Third dose: 6 months after the first dose

GARDASIL (cont) GARDASIL may not fully protect everyone and does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so it is important to continue regular cervical cancer screenings. GARDASIL will not treat cervical cancer and genital warts and will not protect against diseases caused by other HPV types.