1. Cole Harbour High School
STI Presentation
“Ms.Harris’ Class”

2. Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases: STD 101 for Non-Clinicians
Developed by
The Training and Health
Communications Branch, in partnership with
the Program Development and Support Branch,
Division of STD Prevention
NCHSTP, CDC

3. Topics
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Syphilis
Herpes
HPV – genital warts

4. Gonorrhea

5. Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is sometimes called clap, drip, dose, strain, gleet or the whites
Gonorrhea is caused by a bacteria
Incubation Period: days (average 2-5 days)
The person can pass it on

6. Testing & Treatment for Gonorrhea
Easily detected by a simple lab test; and
Easily cured with antibiotics; but often has no symptoms
Any damage cannot be repaired

7. Complications in Males
Gonorrhea
Complications in Males
Swollen or tender testicles (epididymitis)

8. Gonorrhea Symptoms in Males
Discharge from the penis (may be thick, milky white, yellowish, or greenish)
Burning upon urination
Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

9. Swollen or Tender Testicles (Epididymitis)
Gonorrhea
Swollen or Tender Testicles (Epididymitis)
Source: Health Awareness Connection,

10. Complications in Females
Gonorrhea
Complications in Females
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

11. Gonorrhea Symptoms in Females
Painful urination
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Pain during sex
Most do not know they have it
Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

12. Chlamydia

13. Chlamydia Chlamydia is caused by a bacteria
Incubation Period: 2-3 weeks
The person can pass it on
Without testing may not know it’s there

14. Presentation of Chlamydia
Symptoms in Females:
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Pain during sex
Possibly no symptoms
Complications, if not treated:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Infertility
Symptoms in Males:
Discharge from the penis (may be runny, whitish)
Burning upon urination
Complications, if not treated
Swollen and tender testicles (epididymitis)
Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU)

15. Testing & Treatment for Chlamydia
Easily detected by a urine test for males; and pap test for females

16. Syphilis

17. Syphilis
Syphilis
Syphilis is sometimes called “bad blood ,” pox, lues, or a “zipper cut”
Syphilis is caused by a bacterium
Incubation Period: days (average 21 days)

18. Common Symptoms of Syphilis Primary Stage
Occurs in males and females
A painless sore called a chancre. The sore may be located on the genitals, lips, anus, or other area of direct contact
The chancre will last 1-5 weeks and heal without treatment
The person can pass it on

19. Common Symptoms of Syphilis Secondary Stage
May include skin rashes, fever, swollen lymph glands, headache, hair loss, and muscle ache
The skin rash may be on the palms of hands, bottoms of the feet, or any part of the body
The rash may last 2-6 weeks (average of 4 weeks); it will heal without treatment
The person may be able to pass it on

20. Common Symptoms of Syphilis Late Stage
Symptoms may include: paralysis, insanity, blindness, damage to knee joints, personality changes, impotency, aneurysm (ballooning of a blood vessel), or tumor on the skin or internal organs

21. Testing & Treatment for Syphilis
Easily detected by a blood test; and
Easily cured with antibiotics;
But any damage done to the body cannot be repaired.

22. Oral Primary Syphilis Chancre
Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

23. Secondary Syphilis Body Rash
Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

24. Secondary Syphilis Palm Rash
Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

25. Congenital Syphilis A mother can pass syphilis on to her unborn child

26. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

27. Herpes
Genital Herpes
There are two common kinds of Herpes and both are caused by a virus
Herpes I is also called a cold sore, or a fever blister
Herpes II is Genital Herpes
Incubation Period: 2-7 days

28. Common Symptoms of Genital Herpes
Small red sores that can last up to 2-3 weeks, and may be on the: penis, vagina, anus, buttocks, thighs, mouth, or finger
Symptoms may include swollen lymph glands, muscle aches, headache, fever, and difficult urination

29. Testing & Treatment for Genital Herpes
Can be detected by culturing the lesion
Symptoms can be treated with prescribed medications
Herpes cannot be cured
You can still spread Herpes even if you are taking medicine!

30. Herpes
Herpes Complications
If not treated in adults Genital Herpes may cause stress and pain
Lethal to neonates

31. Genital Herpes in a Male
Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD, STD Clinical Slides

32. Herpes in a Female Herpes Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD,
STD Clinical Slides
Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

33. You can get herpes anywhere . . .
Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

34. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Genital Warts

35. Human Papillomavirus (commonly called Genital Warts)
HPV
Human Papillomavirus (commonly called Genital Warts)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is also known as “venereal warts”
Genital Warts are caused by a virus
Incubation Period: 3 weeks—9 months
HPV infection is causally associated with cervical cancer and probably other anal, penile, vulvar, vaginal cancers
Over 99% of cervical cancers have HPV DNA detected within the tumor

36. Common Symptoms of Genital Warts in Males & Females
HPV
Common Symptoms of Genital Warts in Males & Females
The symptoms may include single or multiple fleshy growths around the penis, vagina, anus, urethra
They may also include: itching, bleeding, or burning, and pain
The symptoms may recur from time to time

37. Complications of Genital Warts (if untreated)
HPV
Complications of Genital Warts (if untreated)
It may destroy body tissue around the genitals and anus
It may lead to cancer of the cervix in women

38. Testing & Treatment for Genital Warts
HPV
Testing & Treatment for Genital Warts
Can be detected in a clinical exam;
Can be treated by removing the warts;
The virus cannot be removed, so the warts may grow back.

39. HPV
Oral Warts
Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

40. Female Genital Warts HPV
Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD, STD Clinical Slides

41. Genital Warts in a Male HPV
Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention,
STD Clinical Slides
Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

42. If you have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex, you are at risk for STIs.

43. Useful Information Yearly check-ups are necessary.
Everytime you change partners you need to be checked.
Pap tests for women are easy to access
STI testing for men and women is easy to access
All testing is confidential

44. NOW…WHERE TO GO!!! • Planned Parenthood Metro Clinic-Halifax
Quinpool Road
Phone: (902)
Website:
Family Focus – Dartmouth Well Women Clinic
Family Doctor

45. You Also Have!!!! CAVWAY YOUTH HEALTH CENTRE
Diane MacLean – Public Health Services
Phone: