STD Health
Can STD's be spread via Oral Sex?
Yes
Is Trichomoniasis curable?
Yes by prescription
Is Syphilis treatable?
Yes, but not past the 2nd stage
What are the 2 types of Genital Herpes
HSV 1 causes cold sores around mouth HSV 2 causes genital sores
What is the treatment for Pubic Lice and scabies?
Prescription shampoos and drugs, Washing all bedding and clothing in very hot water and ironed to kill eggs
Chlamydia
Prevalence mostly in young adults < 25 Transmitted through sexual contact or childbirth
What are the Stages of Syphilis?
Primary-Chancre sores appear 1-12 weeks after infection Secondary- Skin rash and flulike symptoms 2-8 weeks Latent- Symptoms disappear for years as the bacteria begins to attack organs Late- Death
How is Pubic Lice/Scabies transmitted?
Sexual contact Sleeping on or using infested clothing or bedding
What are some reasons for the STD epidemic?
Sexual intercourse with multiple partners Sexually Active don't understand the risk Those infected are too embarrassed to seek help
STD
Sexually Transmitted Disease
HPV
The most common viral STD transmitted through sexual contact and cause genital warts and there are 40 types.
What is the most Common STD in the US?
Chlamydia
Trichomoniasis
A protozoan caused disease of the urinary tract or vagina that is transmitted through sexual contact
Gonorrhea
A treatable but highly contagious bacterial infection that is spread through sexual contact and childbirth
What are some ways to reduce your risk of STDs?
Abstain from sex until you're married Have one partner Avoid drugs Don't share needles Be careful when dealing with any bodily fluid
What are some ways to avoid an STD?
Abstinence Sexual/Martial Fidelity Avoid drug abuse (using needles) Avoid alcohol use (impaired judgement)
In what age group are STD's most commonly found?
Adolescents/Teen
Genital Herpes
An incurable viral STD which produces painful blisters around the genital area.
How is Chlamydia treated?
Antibiotics
What types of pathogens cause STD's?
Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Protozoa
Syphilis
Bacterial STD that progresses in stages
Why do health professionals say that there are probably many more cases STD than those reported?
Because some are asymptomatic People are embarrassed or afraid to get treated
Symptoms of Chlamydia
Female: Yellowish discharge, can cause PID Male: Painful Urination, genital discharge, Urethritis
Symptoms of Trichomoniasis
Females: Painful Urination, Vaginitis Males: Painful Urination, Urethritis
How is HPV treated?
Fun Fact: It isn't, but there is a vaccine for the most common and dangerous types.
What is the official name for HPV?
Human Papilloma Virus
If untreated, what can STD's cause?
Infertility and cancers
What are the symptoms of Pubic Lice/Scabies?
Itching of the pubic area Rash
How do you get an STD?
Through sexual contact
Pubic Lice and Scabies
Tiny parasites that infest in the hair around the genitals.