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HIV/AIDS

Sexually Transmitted Infections. HIV/AIDS. Objectives . Analyze the importance and benefits of abstinence Identify symptoms and treatments of STD’s Explain how HIV affects and destroys the immune system. How well do you know the 63 people you had sex with last night?. STDs.

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HIV/AIDS

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  1. Sexually Transmitted Infections HIV/AIDS

  2. Objectives Analyze the importance and benefits of abstinence Identify symptoms and treatments of STD’s Explain how HIV affects and destroys the immune system

  3. How well do you know the 63 people you had sex with last night?

  4. STDs • diseases/infections which are spread from person to person through: • sexual intercourse • oral-genital contact • IV drug

  5. Hugging Kissing Holding hands Dancing Sitting on toilets Sharing lip balm Massage METHODS OF TRANSMISSION:Low Risk or No Risk

  6. METHODS OF TRANSMISSION:High Risk • Sexual Intercourse • vaginal • oral • Blood-to-blood contact • Sharing needles • Tattoo or body piercing • Infected mother to her baby

  7. Bacterial: Chlamydia, gonorrhea & syphilis treated/cured with antibiotics Untreated cause PID, infertility, & epididymitis Viral: genital warts, HIV, Herpes, NO cure treat symptoms only rest of one’s life Bacterial vs. Viral STI’s

  8. Chlamydia • The most common STI • Greatest number of infections found in people 15 to 24 years old • Caused by bacteria • Sexual contact • Discharge for penis and vagina • Painful urination • Can be treated with antibiotics

  9. GONORRHEA • bacterial STI • Sexual contact • Can affect the cervix, urethra, rectum, throat, and occasionally the eyes • Can be treated with antibiotics • Often NO symptoms, especially in females

  10. FEMALE SYMPTOMS: a yellow or white discharge from the vagina May be a burning or pain when urinating Bleeding between periods Heavier and more painful periods • MALE SYMPTOMS: Yellow or white drip/discharge from penis Burning or pain when urinating Swollen testicles

  11. SYPHILIS caused by bacteria Direct/sexual contact Sores - external genitalia, vagina, anus/rectum, lips and in the mouth

  12. SYMPTOMS • Stage 1 appear 10-90 days after contact. • sore - firm, round, small, and painless • appears on genital areas • sore lasts 1-5 weeks and heals on its own • Females the sores are internal

  13. SYMPTOMS • 2nd stagelasts 3-6 weeks • skin rash – palms, hands, and soles of feet • 3rd stage: • damage the internal organs/bones • 4th stage: • death

  14. Herpes • Symptoms show 2-20 days after contact • sexual contact - virus • infected for life – NO CURE SYMPTOMS painful/itchy blisters fever burning urination

  15. Genital Warts • Sexual contact • Virus • NO CURE

  16. Symptoms • Pink/reddish warts look like tiny cauliflower • itching, burning and some pain • inside the vagina, on the cervix, or in the rectum or throat • Interfere with waste elimination

  17. Pubic Lice = Crabs • Color/size of small freckles • attack pubic areas • also under arms, eyelashes, moustaches • Spread - direct physical contact • SYMPTOMS: terrible, persisting itch in the genital areas

  18. HIV There are two main ways you get AIDS: sexual contact Sharing drug needles

  19. HIV/AIDS • Virus • destroys the immune system • present in blood, semen, vaginal secretions & breast milk

  20. HIV / AIDS – Signs & Symptoms • 2 to 4 weeks after exposure • experience mild flu-like symptoms then disappear • Many people have NO symptoms until years after exposure • The only way to know is to get TESTED!

  21. Prevention • Abstinence • Know your partner • Limit your partners • Visit your doctor • Always look • Keep clean! • STD Hotline: 1-800-227-8922

  22. Remember: • People who engage in premarital sex are nearly 50% more likely to divorce. • 3 million teens contract an STD each year – some of which have no cure, are a leading cause of cervical cancer or can even lead to infertility.

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