Sexually Transmitted Diseases STDs Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Who gets STDs STDs are most common among teens and young adults. Health problems from STDs are more severe and more frequent for females then males.
Who should worry about STDs? Anyone who has: Unprotected sex Many sex partners Gets high or drunk before sex
Causes of STDs Bacteria Virus Parasites Fungus
Bacterial STDs Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Bacterial Vaginosis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Nongonococcal Urethritis
Viral STDs HIV/AIDS Herpes Genital Warts (HPV) Hepatitis B
Parasitic STDs Trichomoniasis Pubic Lice Scabies
STDs Caused by Fungus Yeast Infection (Candidiasis)
Transmission of HIV and STDs Passed from an infected person to a partner through sexual activity. Sexual intercourse Oral sex SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT Herpes Syphillis Pubic Lice Scabies
STD Symptoms Many STDs have no symptoms. For those who have symptoms, they may include: Genital discharge Abdominal pain Painful urination Skin changes Itching around the genitals
STDs Testing See clinic or doctor Be specific All partners
STDs Treatment Medication is different for different STDs Bacterial Viral Parasitic Fungal Take full course of treatment