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Cole Harbour High School

Cole Harbour High School. STI Presentation “Ms.Harris’ Class”. Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases: STD 101 for Non-Clinicians. Developed by The Training and Health Communications Branch, in partnership with the Program Development and Support Branch, Division of STD Prevention

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  1. Cole Harbour High School STI Presentation “Ms.Harris’ Class”

  2. Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases: STD 101 for Non-Clinicians Developed by The Training and Health Communications Branch, in partnership with the Program Development and Support Branch, Division of STD Prevention NCHSTP, CDC

  3. Topics • Gonorrhea • Chlamydia • Syphilis • Herpes • HPV – genital warts

  4. Gonorrhea

  5. Gonorrhea Gonorrhea • Gonorrhea is sometimes called clap, drip, dose, strain, gleet or the whites • Gonorrhea is caused by a bacteria • Incubation Period: 1-30 days (average 2-5 days) • The person can pass it on

  6. Gonorrhea Testing & Treatment for Gonorrhea • Easily detected by a simple lab test; and • Easily cured with antibiotics; but often has no symptoms • Any damage cannot be repaired

  7. Gonorrhea Complications in Males • Swollen or tender testicles (epididymitis)

  8. Gonorrhea Gonorrhea Symptoms in Males • Discharge from the penis (may be thick, milky white, yellowish, or greenish) • Burning upon urination Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

  9. Gonorrhea Swollen or Tender Testicles (Epididymitis) Source: Health Awareness Connection, http://www.healthac.org/images.html

  10. Gonorrhea Complications in Females • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

  11. Gonorrhea Gonorrhea Symptoms in Females • Painful urination • Abnormal uterine bleeding • Pain during sex • Most do not know they have it Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

  12. Chlamydia

  13. Chlamydia Chlamydia • Chlamydia is caused by a bacteria • Incubation Period: 2-3 weeks • The person can pass it on • Without testing may not know it’s there

  14. Symptoms in Females: Abnormal vaginal discharge Pain during sex Possibly no symptoms Complications, if not treated: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Infertility Symptoms in Males: Discharge from the penis (may be runny, whitish) Burning upon urination Complications, if not treated Swollen and tender testicles (epididymitis) Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) Chlamydia Presentation of Chlamydia

  15. Chlamydia Testing & Treatment for Chlamydia • Easily detected by a urine test for males; and pap test for females

  16. Syphilis

  17. Syphilis Syphilis • Syphilis is sometimes called “bad blood ,” pox, lues, or a “zipper cut” • Syphilis is caused by a bacterium • Incubation Period: 10-90 days (average 21 days)

  18. Syphilis Common Symptoms of SyphilisPrimary Stage • Occurs in males and females • A painless sore called a chancre. The sore may be located on the genitals, lips, anus, or other area of direct contact • The chancre will last 1-5 weeks and heal without treatment • The person can pass it on

  19. Syphilis Common Symptoms of SyphilisSecondary Stage • May include skin rashes, fever, swollen lymph glands, headache, hair loss, and muscle ache • The skin rash may be on the palms of hands, bottoms of the feet, or any part of the body • The rash may last 2-6 weeks (average of 4 weeks); it will heal without treatment • The person may be able to pass it on

  20. Syphilis Common Symptoms of SyphilisLate Stage • Symptoms may include: paralysis, insanity, blindness, damage to knee joints, personality changes, impotency, aneurysm (ballooning of a blood vessel), or tumor on the skin or internal organs

  21. Syphilis Testing & Treatment for Syphilis • Easily detected by a blood test; and • Easily cured with antibiotics; • But any damage done to the body cannot be repaired.

  22. Syphilis Oral Primary Syphilis Chancre Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

  23. Syphilis Secondary Syphilis Body Rash Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

  24. Syphilis Secondary Syphilis Palm Rash Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides

  25. Syphilis Congenital Syphilis • A mother can pass syphilis on to her unborn child

  26. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

  27. Herpes Genital Herpes • There are two common kinds of Herpes and both are caused by a virus • Herpes I is also called a cold sore, or a fever blister • Herpes II is Genital Herpes • Incubation Period: 2-7 days

  28. Herpes Common Symptoms of Genital Herpes • Small red sores that can last up to 2-3 weeks, and may be on the: penis, vagina, anus, buttocks, thighs, mouth, or finger • Symptoms may include swollen lymph glands, muscle aches, headache, fever, and difficult urination

  29. Can be detected by culturing the lesion Symptoms can be treated with prescribed medications Herpes cannot be cured You can still spread Herpes even if you are taking medicine! Herpes Testing & Treatment for Genital Herpes

  30. Herpes Herpes Complications • If not treated in adults Genital Herpes may cause stress and pain • Lethal to neonates

  31. Herpes Genital Herpes in a Male Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD, STD Clinical Slides

  32. Herpes Herpes in a Female Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD, STD Clinical Slides Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

  33. Herpes You can get herpes anywhere . . . Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

  34. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genital Warts

  35. HPV Human Papillomavirus(commonly called Genital Warts) • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is also known as “venereal warts” • Genital Warts are caused by a virus • Incubation Period: 3 weeks—9 months • HPV infection is causally associated with cervical cancer and probably other anal, penile, vulvar, vaginal cancers • Over 99% of cervical cancers have HPV DNA detected within the tumor

  36. HPV Common Symptoms of Genital Warts in Males & Females • The symptoms may include single or multiple fleshy growths around the penis, vagina, anus, urethra • They may also include: itching, bleeding, or burning, and pain • The symptoms may recur from time to time

  37. HPV Complications of Genital Warts(if untreated) • It may destroy body tissue around the genitals and anus • It may lead to cancer of the cervix in women

  38. HPV Testing & Treatment for Genital Warts • Can be detected in a clinical exam; • Can be treated by removing the warts; • The virus cannot be removed, so the warts may grow back.

  39. HPV Oral Warts Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

  40. HPV Female Genital Warts Source: CDC/NCHSTP/Division of STD, STD Clinical Slides

  41. HPV Genital Warts in a Male Source: CDC/ NCHSTP/ Division of STD Prevention, STD Clinical Slides Source: Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

  42. If you have ever had vaginal, anal or oralsex, you are at risk for STIs.

  43. Useful Information • Yearly check-ups are necessary. • Everytime you change partners you need to be checked. • Pap tests for women are easy to access • STI testing for men and women is easy to access • All testing is confidential

  44. NOW…WHERE TO GO!!! • • Planned Parenthood Metro Clinic-Halifax • 201-6009 Quinpool Road • Phone: (902) 455-9656 • Website: http://www.pphalifax.ca • Family Focus – Dartmouth Well Women Clinic • Family Doctor

  45. You Also Have!!!! • CAVWAY YOUTH HEALTH CENTRE Diane MacLean – Public Health Services Phone: 464-5226 dmaclea5@staff.ednet.ns.ca

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