STDs

·       HPV

-viral, non-curable

-asymptomatic, cancer cells, genital warts

-warts = laser therapy, cancer = cancer treatment

-prevention = Gardisil Vaccine

·       HIV

-viral, non-curable

-leads to AIDS

-antiretroviral therapy

-permanent/barrier contraceptives or IUDs

·       HSV

-viral, non-curable

-blister(s) on genitals

-anti-viral medication

·       Hepatitis

-viral, non-curable

-fever, fatigue, dark urine, abdominal pain, appetite loss, jaundice

-blood test

-hep. B vaccine

·       Syphilis

-bacterial, curable

-4 stages: Primary = sores, Secondary = Rashes, Latent = asymptomatic, Tertiary = Organ damage

-Blood Test

-antibiotics

·       Gonorrhea

-bacterial, curable

-Penis = green/yellow/white urethral discharge, pain

-Vulva = asymptomatic, yeast infection, more discharge, PID

-Anal = itchiness, discharge

-Urine Sample

-Antibiotics

·       Pubic Lice

-Parasitic, curable

-itching, eggs, crawling lice

-Physical exam

-Lice-killing lotion

·       Chlamydia

-Bacterial, curable

-vulva = burning during urination, pelvic inflammatory disease

-penis = burning during urination, pain and swelling

-Urine sample

-antibiotics

·       PID

-Bacterial, curable

-Vulva = Untreated chlamydia/gonorrhea

-scar tissue

-ectopic pregnancy

·       Scabies

-Parasitic

-asymptomatic for 4-8 weeks, itchiness and rash

-have a doctor look at the rash

-scabicides

·       Trichomoniasis

-Parasitic

-itchiness, redness, genital soreness, discharge change, burning urination, fishy smell

-physical examination or blood sample

-prescribed oral medication