1. Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections
Chapter 25 Notes
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections

2. Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus)
Description
Pink or reddish warts that have cauliflower-like tops
Caused by a Virus
Symptoms: Female & Male
Warts appear on genitals 1-3 months after exposure to infection
Treatment for the warts - Application of prescription skin method.
Extra Information
Virus never goes away.
HPV can cause cervical cancer in females.

3. Chlamydia – The “Silent” Disease
Description
Most prevalent of all STDs; 4 Million Cases reported each year in the United States alone.
Cause
Bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis
Can be transmitted in vaginal, anal or oral sex
Symptoms: Female
Not always obvious
Unusual discharge

4. Chlamydia (Continued)
Symptoms: Female (Cont.)
Pain in the Pelvic region
Painful urination
Can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Symptoms: Male
Pain and burning with urination
Unusual discharge from penis
Occurs 1-3 weeks after exposure

5. Chlamydia - Continued Extra Information - Complications Treatment
Certain antibiotics
Treatment cannot undo damage already done to the body.
Extra Information - Complications
Chlamydia can cause STERILITY in both men and women. (No BABIES!)
Chronic Pelvic Pain

6. Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 usually causes cold sores.
Type 2 usually causes genital sores.
Both types infect the mouth and genitals.
Type 2 Description
Genital herpes
Blister-like sores in the genital area
Incurable STD
30 million Americans have it!!!
Cause
Virus
From sexual contact only

7. Genital Herpes (Continued)
Symptoms: Female & Male
Painful, itching sores in or around the genitals
Sores appear 2-20 days after contact with an infected person
Lasts up to three weeks
Fever
Burning during urination
Can spread to other areas of the body.

8. Genital Herpes (Continued)
Treatment
There is no cure for Herpes Simplex Virus!!
There is medication that can be diagnosed to help heal (Valtrex).
Valtrex can be used as a suppression method as well.
Extra Info - Stress, fatigue, overexposure to sunlight, and illness can increase chances of recurring outbreaks.

9. Gonorrhea Description Cause One of the most frequently reported
2 million cases reported in the United States each year.
Cause
Bacteria that lives in warm, moist areas of the body, primarily the lining of the urethra in males and the cervix in females.

10. Gonorrhea Symptoms: Male Symptoms: Female Whitish discharge from penis
Burning sensation with urination
Swollen lymph nodes in groin
Symptoms: Female
Slight discharge
Burning with urination
Abnormal menstruation
Abdominal pain or tenderness

11. Gonorrhea (Continued)
Treatment
Antibiotics are usually used for treatment
Follow-up necessary
Doctor is the only person that can diagnose
Extra Information
Can be re-infected if exposed again.
Can cause sterility for males and females.

12. Trichomoniasis (Only Slide)
Caused by microscopic protozoan that results in infections of the vagina, urethra, and bladder.
Disease may result in vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina.
Males usually show no symptoms.
Treatment is Antibiotics.

13. Syphilis Description Three different stages
Attacks many parts of the body
One of the most dangerous types of STDs
When left untreated, it can damage vital organs, such as the heart, liver, kidneys, and the central nervous system.

14. Syphilis (Continued) Cause Symptoms: Female
Small bacterium called spirochete and Treponema pallidum
Symptoms: Female
Fever
Sore throat
General sick feeling
Can be passed from mother to unborn child

15. Syphilis (Continued) Symptoms: Male Treatment
Swollen lymph nodes under arms and in the groin area
Treatment
Penicillin
Follow-up strongly recommended
Early treatment is CRUCIAL!

16. Vaginitis Description Cause
A common inflammation of the female genitals
Can be carried by males
Many types exist
Cause
Microscopic Organisms

17. Vaginitis Symptoms: Female Symptoms: Male Treatment
Severe itching in the genitals
Increased amount of discharge
Symptoms: Male
Few or no symptoms
Treatment
Antibiotics

18. Pubic Lice (Pthirus pubis)
Description
Tiny insects called lice attach themselves to skin & hair in pubic area
Feed on blood and cause intense itching
Cause
Lice, insects that are parasites resemble tiny crabs

19. Pubic Lice (Pthirus pubis)
Symptoms: Female & Male
Intense itching
Small nits (eggs) on pubic hair
Small spots of blood on underwear
Treatment
Special Medicated Shampoo

20. Scabies Description/Cause Symptoms: Female & Male
Infestation of skin by mites that cause red, swollen, itchy bumps on skin by burrowing into the skin.
Symptoms: Female & Male
Itching in genital area, 4-6 weeks after exposure to infection
Mites can be spread to forearms or fingers
Treatment: Hot baths and medicated creams

21. Abstinence
The commitment taken by teenagers and young adults to abstain from sexual activity until marriage.
Abstinence is the ONLY 100% way to prevent all of these sexually transmitted diseases and Unwanted Pregnancy!