Sexually Transmitted

Diseases (STDs)

DISEASE

TYPE

STDs

TRANSMITTED

SYMP/SIGNS

CURED

GONORRHEA

bacteria

Sexually- penis,
vagina fluids

Painful urination,
discharge

Antibiotics

CHLAMYDIA

Bacteria

Sexually- penis,
vagina fluids

Painful urination,
discharge

Antibiotics

HPV
GENITAL HERPES
SYPHILIS
GENITAL WARTS
HEPATITIS B
PUBIC LICE
SCABIES

Bacteria

What are sexually transmitted

diseases?

(STDs): a disease that is passed from one

person to another (usually) during sexual
contact (STI-sexually transmitted
infection), venereal diseases (VDs)

How are STDs spread?

Sexual activity w/an infected person
contact w/body fluids of infected person
Sexual activity in which you contact a
persons genitals w/ other persons skin or
mucous membranes (one is infected)
Direct contact w/open sores
A mother to her baby before, during birth,
during breast feeding

What are the different types of

STDs?
Bacterial
Viral
Parasitic/mites

Which STDs are bacterias?

Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Syphilis

Which STDs are viruses?

Genital herpes
Genital warts
Hepatitis B
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)

Which STDs are caused by

parasites or mites?
Pubic lice CRABS-- parasite
Scabies mites

GONORRHEA
Bacteria
Transmitted sexuallyfluids-vagina, penis
Symptoms/signs:
discharge and painful
urination
Cured with antibiotics

CHLAMYDIA
Bacteria
Transmitted sexually
Symptoms/signs:
discharge, painful
urination
Cured with antibiotics

Human Papillomavirus
Virus (Many types: causes warts or
cancer)
Transmitted: sexual contact, casual
contact (skin to skin)
Signs/Symptoms: usually none, warts
Cure: no cure, warts: removal using laser,
freezing, burning; cream,
Complications: warts breakout, cervical
cancer

GENITAL WARTS- HPV

Virus
Transmitted by
touching and sexual
contact
Symptoms/signs:
warts or bumps
No cure but can be
removed with laser
treatment

GENITAL HERPES (TYPE II)

Virus
Transmitted sexually
and kissing
Symptoms/signs:
blisters (not always)
No cure! Medicine to
reduce outbreaks

SYPHILIS
Bacteria
Transmitted by
touching and sexual
contact
Symptoms/signs:
STAGES:

1. chancre (not painful)

2. rash
3. none= death

Cured with antibiotics

during 1st and 2nd
stage

HEPATITIS B

Virus
Transmitted through
Urine
Saliva
Blood
Semen
Vaginal secretions
Symptoms/signs:
Dark urine
Yellow skin
Yellow eyes jaundice
Inflammation of the liver
No cure!

PUBIC LICE CRABS

Parasite
Transmitted by casual
and sexual contact,
sharing towels, sharing
clothes, sleeping in bed
with present crabs
Symptoms/signs:

Bite marks/scabs
Constant itching/scratching

Cured with special soaps

and bleaching entire
house

Can you get rid of crabs by shaving?

No

Can you get rid of crabs by swimming or

scalding them w/hot water?
No

How long do crabs live w/o a human host?

1-2 days

SCABIES
Mites
Transmitted by sexual and casual contact
Symptoms/signs: itching/scratching
Cured by using medicated shampoos and
lotions

Being responsible about STDs

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Seek medical help right away

Complete the full course of medications
Have follow-up tests done
Avoid all sexual activity while being treated
Notify all sexual partners
After treatment is complete, use a condom or
other appropriate prevention method during
every sexual act.

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