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AIDS and STD’s

Types of STD’s

  • Early diagnosis and treatment of STD’s are essential in preventing long-term health problems
  • Two of the most serious STD’s are syphilis and hepatitis B
  • Other common STD’s include chlamydia, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, genital herpes, candidiasis, pubic lice, and scabies

Chlamydia

  • The most common bacterial STD in the US is _______________________  -over 4 million cases a year
  • Symptoms include:

1.      Painful, frequent urination

2.      Discharge from the penis or vagina

·        Chlamydia can cause PID – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease – a serious infection of the reproductive organs

·        A pregnant woman with chlamydia can pass it on to her newborn baby – can lead to lung and eye infections and even death 

Trichomoniasis

  • An STD that infects the _________________ tract or vagina in women
  • Symptoms:

1.      Itching

2.      Painful urination

3.      Odorous discharge

·        Left untreated, can lead to ______________ – a vaginal infection or irritation –

Gonorrhea

·        Gonorrhea is a serious STD infection

·        An infection of the ____________________________ of males and females and reproductive organs of females

·        Symptoms:

1.      Thick, pussy discharge

2.      Painful urination

3.      Very mild in females, and may not be noticed

·        Can lead to PID or infertility in females

·        Can be passed from mother to baby

Genital Warts

  • The most common _______________ STD in the US
  • Once a person contracts genital warts, the virus remains for ___________________
  • After infection, warts appear in clusters around the genitals
  • Symptoms:

1.      Itching and burning around the clusters

2.    Has been linked to cervical cancer in women

Genital Herpes

·        An incurable ____________________________

·        Produces ______________________________ around the genital area

·        Symptoms appear 2-10 days after infection and include:

1.      Flu-like symptoms

2.      Tingling sensation at infection site

·        Infected person will experience random outbreaks of _________________________________

·        People with herpes should refrain from sexual contact during outbreaks and shortly after blisters ______________________

·        An infected mother can infect her baby during birth, causing blindness and _____________________________

·        ____________________________________________ is a virus that causes cold sores or fever blisters in the mouth or on the lips and also may cause genital sores.

·        ____________________________________________ is a virus that causes genital sores, but also may cause sores in the mouth.

·        Both viruses remain in the body for life.

·        People with genital herpes fear recurrences and are at greater risk of HIV infection.

Syphilis

  • A serious bacterial STD that passes through several stages
  • _________________________syphilis
    • Between 1-12 weeks after infection, a painful sore called a ______________ appears
    • Chancres appear at site of exposure
    • After a few weeks, the sore goes away, leaving a scar

·        _________________________ syphilis

    • From 2-8 weeks after the first stage
    • Sores on mouth and flu-like symptoms; rash appears one hands and feet
  • __________________ stage
    • Symptoms may disappear for years
    • Bacteria attack internal parts of the body, such as the brain and heart
    • Damage in this stage is permanent and can lead to death

·       _______________ stage

    • Untreated, can cause brain damage, paralysis, and heart disease
    • Can lead to death
    • First two stages are most infectious
    • Can be passed from mother to baby at birth

Candidiasis

·        An infection of the vagina

·        Not caused by sexual contact

·        Symptoms:

1.      White, cheesy discharge

2.      Itching

3.      Burning sensation at infected area

·        Also known as a ___________________________

·        Result from the destruction of bacteria that prevent fungi from forming

Pubic Lice (Crabs) / Scabies

·        Infestations of tiny ______________________ parasites

·        Pubic lice (crabs) infest the hair around the genitals

·        Scabies results from infestation of ______________________

·        Both cause itching and a rash

·        Can be spread through direct physical contact with an infested person

·        Can also be cause by contact with contaminated clothing and bedding