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What is a STI (STD) ? A Sexually Transmitted Infection/Disease

What is a STI (STD) ? A Sexually Transmitted Infection/Disease. It is an infection you get by engaging in anal, oral, vaginal sex or skin-skin contact Did you know that there are…. Every year. How do I know if my partner has an STI?. You could ask them! The problem is….

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What is a STI (STD) ? A Sexually Transmitted Infection/Disease

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  1. What is a STI (STD) ?A Sexually Transmitted Infection/Disease It is an infection you get by engaging in anal, oral, vaginal sex or skin-skin contact Did you know that there are….. Every year

  2. How do I know if my partner has an STI? You could ask them!The problem is…. Do they know? Would they be honest?

  3. When you have sex with someone…… You are having sex with all the people they had sex with before you!

  4. Sexual Partners!! Seriously do you know these people?

  5. How do I know if I have an STI? If you are sexually active, you need to know the signs and symptoms, but remember that most STIs don’t show early symptoms. If you think you have been infected, go get tested, and tell your partner right away.

  6. Can STIs Be Cured? The STIs that are bacterial can be cured with antibiotics if found in the early stage. The Viral STIs cannot be cured, only the symptoms can be treated to make the person feel better.

  7. ChlamydiaIt is bacterial and one of the most common. It is transmitted by contact with the eyes, vagina, mouth, urethra or rectum Symptoms in Males Symptoms in Females Usually none in the beginning Lower abdominal pain and vaginal discharge Sterility • Usually none in the beginning • Later stage may be burning with urination and discharge of the penis • Sterility

  8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S__EEJDwNmY (Chlamydia)

  9. Effects the fetus Effects the brain if not treated early Effects on the body

  10. Teens have the second highest rate

  11. Males • Discharge from the urethra/penis causing scarring over time • Burning with urination • Infection of the prostate Women • Pelvic pain • Painful urination • Vaginal discharge • Sterility • Ectopic Pregnancy

  12. Infants acquire gonorrhea if born vaginally to infected women. All newborns are given antibiotic eye drops as soon as they are born The other pictures show how gonorrhea effects the body.

  13. Teen females are the highest group

  14. STI video clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW8sBvrJzCU

  15. SyphilisTransmitted mainly through sexual contact, but can also enter the body through broken skin Male Women Small ulcer in or around the vagina that disappears over time Ulcers on the body Rash, flu like symptoms Heart Brain • Small sore on the penis called a “chancre”, this goes away in the early stage • Ulcers on the body • Rash, sore throat, flu like symptoms • Heart • Brain causing insanity

  16. Stages of Syphilis(One of the most dangerous) First-Stage Symptoms develop about three weeks after contact Ulcers on the genitals appear and then go away Rash and flu like symptoms that disappear as well Because symptoms disappear, people think they are well Second-Stage Appear about 2-6 months after infection Joint pain Loss of appetite These disappear as well leaving as sense of wellness Third-Stage Begins 10-25 years after infection The bacteria attacks the heart and the brain There is no cure for this permanent damage

  17. Some other common, but not so severe STIs Giardia– It is a parasite that is spread through anal sex Gardnerella- A bacteria that is carried by men and spread to women

  18. Trichomoniasis- Common vaginal infection • Yeast Infection- Common vaginal infection

  19. HPV– The Human Papilloma virus(Cannot be cured, only treatment for the symptoms) Can cause cancer of the penis and cervix

  20. Herpes IIThe Symptoms are painful blisters anywhere on the body. Oral herpes can be transmitted to the genitals and genital to mouth. Infants can be born with herpes and it can be fatal.

  21. Hepatitis BSpread during vaginal, anal and oral sex with an infected partner and sharing needles. Symptoms don’t often show for 1-9 months. Symptoms include: Flu-like symptoms Fatigue Jaundice

  22. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KSnZ4dOIRU (Hepatitis B)

  23. Pubic LiceParasites that attach to the skin3-14 days after contact

  24. Scabies ( Mites that attach to your pubic hair) Most common symptom is severe itching, especially at night

  25. HIV It is spread during vaginal, anal and oral sex with an infected person It is spread by sharing needles Spread by contact with infected blood Can be passed from mother to baby in the uterus

  26. People don’t die from the HIV virus, they die because their immune system breaks down and they develop severe complications Infected Lungs Kaposi’s Lesions on the back

  27. Symptoms may show up several months to several years after infection.

  28. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. There is no know cure at present. It is a terminal condition

  29. People living with AIDS word wide

  30. Protection against STI’s #1 way is #2 way is Is there anything you can think of????

  31. STI’s The gift that keeps on giving! And NOT in a GOOD way!

  32. Activity for Risk Cards • In groups of 3-4 pick a full set of Risk cards • As a group, decide how to rank the behaviors on the cards from LEAST risky to MOST risky. • Write down the order and be prepared to share in class • Put all names on the paper and hand it in for an IC grade.

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