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Chapter 29-2 Common STD’s & Their Treatments. * Knowing the risks & symptoms of common STD’s is an important first step toward prevention for sexually active people. *Learning to identify signs & symptoms of STD’s can help infected individuals seek appropriate treatment. Chlamydia.
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Chapter 29-2 Common STD’s & Their Treatments * Knowing the risks & symptoms of common STD’s is an important first step toward prevention for sexually active people. *Learning to identify signs & symptoms of STD’s can help infected individuals seek appropriate treatment.
Chlamydia Symptoms Males:Females: -pain & burning -unusual discharge during urination. from the vagina. -unusual discharge -pain in the pelvic from the penis. Region. - painful urination Treatment: Antibiotics
Gonorrhea Symptoms Males:Females: -Pain & burning during -unusual discharge urination. from the vagina. -Unusual discharge from -pain in the pelvic the penis. region. - painful urination. Treatment: Antibiotics
Trichomoniasis Symptoms: Males:Females: -itching of the penis. -burning & itching of the vagina. -clear discharge. -yellowish-green discharge. -pain during urination. -pain during urination. Treatment: Prescription Medicine
Genital Warts Symptoms: Males:Females: Warts on the genitals Treatment: Prescription skin medication.
Genital Herpes Symptoms: Males:Females: - sores on the genitals. -fever -burning sensation during urination. Treatment: Medications to treat symptoms.
Syphilis Symptoms: Males:Females: -Primary Stage: *Chancre -Secondary Stage: *non-itching rash *swelling in lymph nodes *fever *sore throat *generally sick feeling -Latent Stage: *no symptoms
Syphilis Neurosyphilis Stage: * loss of ability to coordinate muscular movements. *blindness *insanity *paralysis *convulsions Treatment: Penicillin
Chancroid Symptoms: Males:Females: -deep sores near genitals. Treatment: Antibiotics
Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) Symptoms: Males:Females: *yellowish discharge *Strong odor *itching Treatment: Medicated creams and tablets
Pubic Lice Symptoms: Males:Females: * Intense itching Treatment: Medicated Shampoo
Scabies Symptoms: Males:Females: * red, swollen itchy bumps Treatment: *Hot baths *Medicated creams