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VIRAL STD’S

VIRAL STD’S. HERPES SIMPLEX. HSV I Virus that causes cold sores Not sexually transmitted HSV II Virus that causes genital sores (BLISTERS) Spread through sexual contact. SYMPTOMS. Blisterlike bumps (2-20 days after exposure) Enlarged lymph nodes Fever Headaches Fatigue

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VIRAL STD’S

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  1. VIRAL STD’S

  2. HERPES SIMPLEX • HSV I • Virus that causes cold sores • Not sexually transmitted • HSV II • Virus that causes genital sores (BLISTERS) • Spread through sexual contact

  3. SYMPTOMS • Blisterlike bumps (2-20 days after exposure) • Enlarged lymph nodes • Fever • Headaches • Fatigue • Symptoms do not need to be present in order to contract herpes • Although sores disappear the virus remains in the body

  4. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT • A tissue culture of an active blister is used to diagnose HSV II • There is no cure • A medication called, Acyclovir helps with pain and healing of blisters • Herpes is linked to cervical cancer cells

  5. Affects on baby • Higher risk of miscarriage • Premature birth • High death rate among babies born to mothers who have an active outbreak • Higher risk of brain damage if infection is active during labor

  6. GENITAL WARTS • Reddish warts with cauliflower tops that appear on genitals • Also known as Human Papillomavirus • Takes up to 6 months after exposure for symptoms to appear • #1 cause of cervical cancer in women

  7. SYMPTOMS • Cauliflower like warts on area of genitals • Including anus, vagina, penis, throat • Symptoms do not have to be present to contract

  8. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT • Possibly during pap smear • Removal of warts through laser surgery, scalpel, or freezing the warts

  9. GARDASIL • A vaccine to protect against certain strains of HPV (6,11,l6,18) • 3 injections over 6 months: • First dose: At a date you and your doctor or healthcare professional choose • Second dose: 2 months after the first dose • Third dose: 6 months after the first dose

  10. GARDASIL (cont) • GARDASIL may not fully protect everyone and does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so it is important to continue regular cervical cancer screenings. • GARDASIL will not treat cervical cancer and genital warts and will not protect against diseases caused by other HPV types.

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