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Sexual Health & STI’s

Sexual Health & STI’s. What is an STI?. What is an STI?. Sexually Transmitted Infection. Gonorrhea. Source: Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria # of Affected People in US: 700,000 Curable?: Yes, with oral antibiotics. Symptoms. burning during urination yellow, white, or green discharge

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Sexual Health & STI’s

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  1. Sexual Health & STI’s

  2. What is an STI?

  3. What is an STI? Sexually Transmitted Infection

  4. Gonorrhea Source: Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria # of Affected People in US: 700,000 Curable?: Yes, with oral antibiotics

  5. Symptoms • burning during urination • yellow, white, or green discharge • pain

  6. Clamidia Source: Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria # of Affected People in US: 1 million Curable?: Yes, with oral antibiotics

  7. Symptoms • often no symptoms • burning during urination • vaginal discharge or bleeding • itching

  8. Herpes 2 Source: Herpes virus # of Affected People in US: 50 Million (1 in 5) Curable?: No.

  9. Symptoms • genital sores and blisters • fever • swelling • pain

  10. Can STI’s be prevented?

  11. Preventing STI’s 1. Abstain from Sex 2. Use a condom every time 3. AYP-- “Ask your Partner!”

  12. Oral Sex? Is it safe to have oral sex with someone who has an STI?

  13. NO!

  14. Noticing the Signs • Pay attention to your body • Get regular check ups • Don’t hide it, get help!

  15. Confidential Community Health Center 504 E. Monroe St. School Nurse Mrs. Greenfield Room 117 Wednesdays

  16. Knowing this will not protect you, only your actions will. Need more info? IYSL www.itsyoursexlife.com

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