1. Upcoming Agenda This Week: STIs and HIV
Next Week (Keystones-3 classes)- Review for Unit Exams
May th- Vocabulary Exam and Content Exam 50 questions each.

2. What they are and how to protect yourself
STI’s and STD’s
What they are and how to protect yourself

3. The Most Common STI’s

4. Trichomoniasis
Caused by a protozoan that infects the urinary tract or vagina.
Symptoms
In Males: Painful urination, a clear discharge from the penis, and some itching.
In Females: Itching or burning in the vagina, an unpleasant smelling, yellowish discharge, and pain when urinating.

5. Trichomoniasis Doctor can prescribe medicine to cure the infection.
If not treated:
In Males: can lead to Urethritis
In Females: can lead to Vaginitis.

6. Over 7 million people are infected with Trichomoniasis each year.

7. Human Papilloma Virus Also known as HPV Most Common VIRAL STI.
Causes no symptoms, so people are unaware that they have contracted it.
Some forms lead to Genital Warts.
Can itch or burn.

8. Human Papilloma Virus
Sometimes the body’s immune system will destroy the infection
Sometimes it remains in the body for life.
Can lead to Cervical Cancer
Pap Tests can help to prevent this

9. Chlamydia The most common STI caused by BACTERIA in the USA.
Can be cured by antibiotics.
Infects nearly 13 million people per year.

10. Chlamydia Infected Males experience: Infected Females experience:
Painful, frequent urination
Colorful discharge from the penis
Infected Females experience:
Yellowish, vaginal discharge
Can lead to PID
Leads to infertility and/or ectopic pregnancies.

11. Hepatitis Hepatitis B and C Infections that attack the liver
Can also be spread through Blood
People are often unaware of infection
Common Symptoms are:
Fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, and jaundice

12. Gonorrhea Bacterial infection Symptoms in Males: Symptoms in Females:
Thick, pus like discharge from penis, & painful urination
Symptoms in Females:
Painful urination, discharge. Often unnoticed.
Can lead to:
Infertility in both genders and PID in females.

13. Herpes Caused by the herpes simplex virus
One out of every 5 people are infected
Can have little to no symptoms, but often include:
Painful blisters around the mouth or genitals.
Can be passed from person to person, regardless if there is a blister present.

14. Syphillis Less common than it used to be
First stage, you get a chance sore
Second stage, you get sore in mouth and flu-like symptoms
Third Stage, symptoms disappear but bacteria attacks internal organs.
Can lead to death in untreated.

15. Pubic Lice and Scabies
Insects and mites that infest in the hair around the genitals
Symptoms include itching around the genitals and a rash.
Can be passed through physical contact, or infested clothing or bedding.
Must use medicated shampoo to treat.

16. HIV and AIDS Transmitted through: Symptoms include: Vaginal Secretions
Ejaculation
Contact with Blood
Mother to baby (breastmilk)
Symptoms include:
Weight loss, persistent fever, diarrhea, fungal infections. May not appear for 7 to 10 years.

17. Seeking Treatment If you suspect you have an STI:
Refrain from having sexual activity
Inform all sexual partners
Seek help from a medical professional immediately

18. PROTECT YOURSELF! Practice Abstinence Avoid Drug Use
Avoid Contact with Blood or Blody Fluids
Sexual Infidelity in Marriage
Barrier Protection

19. Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcIl-hclrLI Ticket Out:
If you were Ella, could you be that open and brave about having an STI?
Would we have less of an outbreak, if everyone was like Ella? Why??