1. Sexually Transmitted Infections
In this lesson you will…
Identify commons STDs and the problems they cause
State how to protect yourself from STDs
Define HIV/AIDS
Explain how people become infected with HIV and develop AIDS.

2. Sexually Transmitted Infections
Infections that are spread from person to person through sexual contact

3. Chlamydia Bacteria Affects reproductive organs, urethra, and anus
It can be treated with antibiotics
Curable
Called a “silent” disease
Symptoms include…
Genital discharge
Pain when urinating
If left untreated it can cause damage to the reproductive organs and lead to infertility.

4. Genital Herpes
Virus
Produces painful blisters in the genital area, rectum or mouth
Transmitted by sexual contact with an infected partner
Will cause periodic outbreaks of painful blisters and sores
Can be passed on without sores present
No cure
Can be treated with antibiotics to prevent/shorten outbreaks

5. Genital Warts
Virus
Growths or bumps in genital area caused by HPV (human papillomavirus)
Transmitted through genital contact (vaginal or anal), oral sex, genital to genital contact
Can be treated with antibiotics
NO cure
Silent disease
Linked to cervical and skin cancer

6. Trichomoniasis Bacteria Caused by protozoan Trichomonal vaginalis
Can be treated with antibiotics and CAN be cured
Silent disease
Symptoms – discomfort during urination, genital discharge, irritation/itching in genital area
Most common curable STI

7. Gonorrhea Bacterial Affects moist areas of the reproductive tract
Women - cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes, urethra
Both – urethra, mouth, throat, eyes, and anus.
Symptoms – burning during urination, thick yellow, green, or white discharge.
Can be treated with antibiotics and CAN be cured
If untreated…
can infect other parts of the body (blood, joints) and become life threatening.
Cause fertility problems for men and women

8. Syphilis Bacterial Affects body organs and brain Stages of Syphilis
Primary - symptoms include sores
Secondary – symptoms include body rashes, fever, sore throat, patchy hair loss, headaches, weight loss, muscle aches, and fatigue
Latent stages – symptoms - difficulty coordinating muscle movements, numbness, gradual blindness, and dementia
In latent stages, if still untreated can cause mental disorders, blindness, heart problems, paralysis, death
It can be treated with antibiotics and CAN be cured

9. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Infection of the female reproductive organs
bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina into her reproductive organs.
Result of contracting Chlamydia or gonorrhea
Males can not have this
Can be treated with antibiotics and CAN be cured
If left untreated, it can cause sterility

10. HIV/AIDS HIV – human immunodeficiency virus
Can cause AIDS
AIDS – acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
HIV attacks T-cells. HIV can destroy so many of these cells that the body can’t fight off infections and disease. When this happens, HIV infection leads to AIDS.
Carrier – a person who appears healthy but is infected with HIV and can pass it to others

11. HIV/AIDS HIV is spread by contact with body fluids
Sperm
Vaginal fluid
Blood
Breast milk
HIV is NOT spread by…
Air
Bitten by mosquito
Swimming
Sharing utensils
Kissing
Hugging

12. HIV/AIDS There is NO cure for HIV or AIDS HIV/AIDS can be treated
Treatments can slow onset of AIDS
HIV/AIDS can be prevented by practicing abstinence, avoiding drugs/alcohol, and not sharing needles

13. Practicing Abstinence
Abstinence is a conscious, active choice not to participate in sexual activity
Ways to avoid being pressured into sexual activity…
Group dates
Talking before the date
Stating your intentions
Confident with your choice