1. Common STD’s and Their Treatments
Chlamydia
Tricomoniasis
Genital warts
Genital herpes
Syphilis

2. Chlamydia Cause – Bacteria Symptoms –
In males – pain and burning during urination land an unusual white watery discharge from the penis
In Females – May have no symptoms
If symptom -unusual discharge , pain in the pelvic region and painful urination
Can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID)

3. Chlamydia
Treatment – diagnosed through lab tests and treated with antibiotics
80 percent of females
10 percent of males

4. Gonorrhea Cause – Bacteria – through sexual contact
Symptoms – not always obvious
Female – slight discharge, burning during urination, abnormal menstruation, abdominal pain or tenderness
Males – Whitish discharge, burning while urination, enlarged lymph nodes in groin
Symptoms usually appear 3 days to 3 weeks after contact

5. Gonorrhea Symptoms may go away but infection still present in the body
Can be confirmed by medical diagnosis
Smear under microscope
Treatment - Antibiotics

6. Trichomoniasis Cause – Std caused by tiny one celled parasite
Symptoms –
Males have no symptoms, but can be carriers
Females – Foamy, yellowish or light green discharge with fishy odor
Intense itching, burning during urination

7. Trichomoniasis Symptoms appear to 4 weeks after exposure
Also leads to Vaginitis – a secondary infection
Rare in women that are not sexually active

8. Trichomoniasis
One celled Parasite

9. Genital Warts Cause – Human papilloma virus
Symptoms – flat or found bumps that look like tiny cauliflowers
May appear around the vagina, penis, rectum or scrotum
May occur internally in the male urethra or the vagina and cervix in females
Extremely contagious

10. Genital Warts

11. Genital Warts Genital warts are 3 times more common than herpes
Can take from 8 weeks to 6 months to appear
Usually appear within 1 to 3 months
They can rapidly spread
Extremely contagious

12. Genital Warts Risks to both Genders
Cancer to the penis, vulva, anus, or throat if left untreated
Can spread enough to block vaginal, rectal or throat openings
Babies born to mothers with Genital warts may have warts in their throats

13. Genital Warts
Treatment – Topical medication, burn warts off, freeze warts
Because it is a virus they can come back
Prevention - Abstintence

14. Genital Herpes Two types – simplex 1 and simplex 2
Simplex 1 – cold sore or fever blister
Simplex 2 – affects genitals
Cause – transmitted through direct contact
Become contagious 24 hours before blister appears (“erupts”)

15. Genital Herpes Symptoms – Appear 2 to 30 days after exposure
Males - Small blisters on the penis, minor rash and itching the genital area and swollen lymphs in the groin
Females – Mild vaginal discharge, blisters on the cervix, vaginal walls, vulva, and buttocks

16. Genital Herpes Symptoms may go unnoticed in females
Flu like symptoms may occur in both sexes
Can cause encephalitis in infants born vaginally to mothers wit herpes
Link between herpes and cervical cancer

17. Genital Herpes Treatment – No cure for simplex 2
Anti-viral cream and pill
Prevention - abstinence

18. Syphilis Cause – Tiny corkscrew shaped microorganism
Symptoms – 4 stages to the infection with different symptoms and consequences
Usually appear slowly within 10 to 90 days

19. Syphilis
Primary stage – Usually a painless chancre( a round hard sore, pimple or blister)
Where the germ enters the body
Genitals, anus, lips, breast, etc.
Disappear in 1 – 6 weeks

20. Primary Stage Syphilis

21. Syphilis
Secondary Stage – Some months later, second stage symptoms may include rash, of brownish red pimples on the soles of the feet or palms of hands
Swollen joints, fatigue, hair loss, flu like symptoms
At this stage can be spread by any physical contact, such as kissing
The symptoms disappear by themselves but disease still active

22. Secondary Stage

23. Latent Stage 3rd Stage – Lasts from 1 to 20 years No visible symptoms
Microorganisms have entered vital organs such as heart an brain

24. Syphilis – Latent stage

25. Late Stage- (Neurosyphilis)
4th stage – This stage where permanent damage to the body becomes apparent
May lead to brain damage, insanity, heart disease, paralysis, kidney damage, deafness, blindness, death
Can be transmitted fro mother to baby
Damages skin, teeth, eyes, and liver of the fetus

26. Syphilis - Last Stage

27. Syphilis Treatment – Cured with penicillin injections
Detected with blood test
If detected in early stages it can be cured with no permanent effects
Effects in latent stage and late stage can be arrested it cannot be reversed

28. Pubic Lice
Pubic Lice – small insects that attach themselves to skin and hair in the pubic region
Lice fed on blood and cause intense itching
Treatment consists of special medicated shampoo

29. Pubic Lice

30. Scabies
Infestation of the skin by mites that cause red, swollen, itchy bumps similar to those found during the primary stage of syphilis
Begins 4 to 6 weeks after infection
Treatment consists of hot baths and medicated creams

31. Scabies

32. Hepatitis B Caused by a virus that attacks the liver
Can be spread though contact with infected blood
No symptoms for 6 months
Person may not know they are infected for that 6 months
Treatment includes bed rest and healthy diet
Vaccine is available

33. Hepatitis B

34. HIV Spread through contact with infected body fluid
Once infected virus stays in body
No cure

35. Responsibility of Infected Individuals
Notify all people they have had contact with
Get treatment