STD'sTypes of STI’sPrevention MethodsTreatmentHealth Risks/Effects

Types

Viral Bacteria Protozoa

Parasites Fungi

Types of Viral STI’s HPV/Genital Warts Genital Herpes Advanced HIV disease/AIDS Hepatitis

HPV/Human Papaloma Virus/Genital Warts Skin to Skin Symptoms occurs 1 -6

months after exposure Small, bumpy warts on

and around genitals Itching & burning

around sex organs Precursor to cervical

cancer in women. No cure & No Vaccine Highly contagious

Genital Herpes Symptoms begin 2 - 30

days after infection. Small painful blisters

on sex organ, mouth and anus.

Blisters can last 1 - 3 weeks.

Blistering can reoccur Contagious while

blisters are active! No cure - No Vaccine Flu-like feeling/fever

Advanced HIV Disease Several months to several years up to 15. Tests

can convey a false negative for up to 6 months. Attack t -cells, which allow the body to recognize

other infections. People eventually die from it. No cure - No vaccine! ELISA blood test. Patients die of “opportunistic” diseases.

Hepatitis Inflammation to the liver. Can be spread by intimate

contact such as kissing, sharing toothbrush, razors, washcloths, or drug needles.

Yellow skin, nausea, fever and abdominal.

Can be contagious even after signs disappear.

Exchange of body fluids Vaccine is available.

Viral STI’s

Once infected always infected A vaccine is available for Hepatitis B only, others

are possible, but genetic mutation complicates this treatment.

They attack host cells so they can replicate themselves, then attack more health cells.

Cannot live on their own Immune system produces antibodies, but

immune system cannot always prevent an outbreak.

Cannot be treated with Antibiotics

Types of Bacteria

Syphilis Gonorrhea Chlamydia

Produce toxins and enzymes that damage human cells.

Most are controllable with antibiotics

Neglected, can cause sterility, major organ deterioration, and death.

Syphilis Less common, most deadly of the

bacteria. Primary stage-symptom is a chancre; a

painless sore on the infected part. Treatable/Contagious

2nd Stage: 2 wk. to 6 months-rash can last for up to 6 months. Without treatment it will go away. Treatable/Contagious

Latent Stage-1 to forty years; attack major organs. Permanent damage occurs. Treatable/Contagious

Late stage-health problems like heart damage,blindness, paralysis mental disorders and death. Untreatable, no longer contagious.

Gonorrhea Bacterial infection that

attacks the urethra in men and the internal reproductive organs of the female.

1-14 days after infection-painful,burning urination.

Both males and females will have a discharge-yellow green discharge from the penis; females discharge from the vagina.

If untreated it will cause permanent damage to reproductive organs - causing sterility.

Chlamydia The most common STI. Bacterial inflammation of the

urethra is called NGU. It is the leading cause

of non-voluntary sterility Symptoms appear 1-

2wks. After exposure. Symptoms include

painful urination in males; females vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, bleeding, fever, & nausea.

Yeast - Protozoa - Parasite

Yeast - imbalance in the healthy bacteria of the vagina.

Protozoa / Trichomonas: Single cell, animal like organism.

Pubic Louse/Crabs and Scabies Tiny insect and mites that live as external parasites on the body.

Scabies/Crabs-Pubic Lice

Skin to Skin contact; Shared linens; sexual intercourse with an infected person - oral, anal, and vaginal;

exchange of body fluids

Release enzymes and toxins that destroy human cells or feed off human blood

Symptoms - itching, discharge, odor, painful urination, pelvic pain, fatigue, fever, and skin conditions.

Treatment - special antibiotics from a doctor and/or

over the counter medication.

Prevention Strategies - education, abstinence, communication with partner, early detection, and

complete medical care.

Transmission/Effect/Symptoms/Treatment