STDs Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDS): are caused by infections that are passed from one person to another during sexual contact. Called “silent infections” Early stages may not produce symptoms By the time the symptoms appear, it is often too late to prevent complications or the spread of the infection to sexual partners Some symptoms are seen in diseases that are not sexually related

STDs Consult a physician if these symptoms appear: Burning sensation during urination Pain in the lower abdomen Fever or swollen glands in the neck Discharge from the vagina or penis Pain, itching, or inflammation in the genital or anal area Pain during intercourse Sores, blisters, bumps, or a rash anywhere on the body, particularly the mouth or genitals Itchy, runny eyes

STDs: 6 most prevalent DiseaseCause Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Chlamydia infectionChlamydia trachomatis bacteria Genital HerpesHerpes simplex 2 virus Genital wartsHuman papilloma virus (HPV) GonorrheaNeisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria SyphilisTreponema pallidum bacteria

STDs Most are bacterial and can be cured Herpes, warts, and AIDS are viral and cannot be cured Many cause infertility AIDS causes death

STD Final Project Your group will create a Google Doc presentation on an STD of your choice (no repeats allowed): Disease Cause Symptoms When do these symptoms arise? Number of reported cases (U.S./World) Women vs. men affected by disease (statistics) Effects on fetus if woman who has this disease is pregnant Treatment Complications Life expectancy if affected Prevention methods Support groups Must have a source for EVERYTHING, including pictures. Must have legitimate sources: WebMD, CDC, Mayoclinc, WHO, U.S. National Library of Medicine, American Sexual Health Association, Department of Health Presentations are about 6 minutes long Present during finals All materials due at the END of the period Monday- no if/ands/buts Tuesday you will have the period to practice- write scripts 100pts- Test Score

STD Final Project Choices: Chancroid Chlamydia Crabs Gonorrhea Hepatitis C Herpes HIV----(with AIDS connection) Genital Warts Cancer caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV) Scabies Syphilis Trichomoniasis Vaginosis (BV) Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) P. 3: 9 groups of 4 P. 4: 7 groups of 4, 2 groups of 3 P. 5: 7 groups of 4, 3 groups of 3

STD Final Project Choices: Chancroid Chlamydia Crabs Gonorrhea Hepatitis Herpes HIV/AIDS Genital Warts Cancer caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV) Scabies Syphilis Trichomoniasis Vaginosis (BV) Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) With your group write your top 10 choices IN ORDER 1.YOU REALLY WANT 10. Oh, Please God No

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