Sexually Transmitted Infections

How is Genital Herpes caused?

Viral

Unprotected intercourse

• Transmission increases when sores are present

• Transmit to baby during birth

Symptoms of Genital Herpes

• Tingling Genitals

• flu like symptoms

• visible sores

• blisters

Treatment for Genital Herpes

creams to reduce discomfort

How is Syphilis caused?

Bacterial

Unprotected Intercourse

physical contact when rashes are visible

Symptoms of Syphilis

1. Hard genital ulcers

2. Rashes on hands and feet = spreading

3. impeded walking, mental illness, heart disease

Treatment for Syphilis

Antibiotics

How is Gonorrhea caused?

Bacterial

Unprotected intercourse

Symptoms for Gonorrhea

• painful urination

• thick green/yellow discharge

• Sterility

Treatment for Gonorrhea

Antibiotics

How is HPV caused?

Viral

unprotected intercourse

Symptoms of HPV

Asymptomatic for some genital warts

Cancer: cervical, penile, throat, anal

Treatment for HPV

No cure

can get vaccine for cervix prevention

How is HIV and AIDS caused?

Viral

Unprotected Intercourse and Oral Sex

Symptoms of HIV and AIDS

Attack helpers - T cells (immune system)

Makes simple illnesses severe and deadly

Treatment for HIV and AIDS

Medications to supress the symptoms and transmissions

How is Chlamydia caused?

Bacterial

Oral and unprotected intercourse

Symptoms of Chlamydia

Asymptomatic

Burning urination

genital discharge

fever

Infertility (damaged oviduct)

Treatment for chlamydia

Antibiotics

How is hepatitis B caused?

Unprotected Intercourse

spead to baby during childbirth

Symptoms of Hepatitis B

Liver Faliure (Jaundice)

Liver Cancer

Death

Treatment for Hepatitis B

preventable by vaccine