2. SEXUALLY TRAMSITTED
DISEASES
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (std’s) are caused by
sexually transmitted infections (sti’s)
They are passed from one person to another during
sexual or intimate contact
More than half of all people will get an STI
3. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
INFECTIONS
May or may not cause symptoms. An infection is
called a disease only when it is causing symptoms
People commonly refer to STD’s even if no symptoms
are present
4. SOME FACTS
STI’s can be spread to others, even though no
symptoms are present
Some STI’s can spread into the womb (uterus) and
fallopian tubes to cause pelvic inflammatory disease,
which inturn can cause infertility
When diagnosed and treated early, many STI’s can be
treated effectively, and some can even be cured.
5. CHLAMYDIA
Common STI
Often has no symptoms
Easily treated
Easily spread with or without symptoms
Condoms offer good protection
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/
stds-hiv-safer-sex/chlamydia-4266.htm
6. CHLAMYDIA
How is it spread?
Chlamydia is spread by vaginal and anal intercourse.
Rarely, it is spread during oral sex or by touching
your eye with your hand. It can also spread from a
woman to her fetus during birth. Chlamydia is not
passed through casual contact.
7. GENITAL WARTS
Common STI
Spread easily by skin to skin contact
Treatment available for genital warts symptoms
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/
stds-hiv-safer-sex/genital-warts-4268.htm
8. GENITAL WARTS
How is it spread?
Genital warts are spread by skin-to-skin contact —
usually during vaginal, anal, or oral sex play. There is a
chance genital warts can be spread even when no
warts are visible.
9. HEPATITIS B
Often has no symptoms
No cure, but the infection goes away on it’s own
Easily spread with or without symptoms
Condoms offer good protection
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/
stds-hiv-safer-sex/hepatitis-b-4270.htm
10. HEPATITIS B
How is it spread?
having sexual intercourse without a latex or female
condom
having unprotected oral sex
sharing needles and other "works" to inject drugs
sharing personal hygiene utensils such as
toothbrushes and razors
accidental pricks with contaminated needles in the
course of health care
11. HERPES
Common STI
Can affect the mouth (oral herpes) or genital (genital
herpes)
Easily spread with or without symptoms
Treatment available for herpes symptoms
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/
stds-hiv-safer-sex/herpes-4271.htm
12. HERPES
How is it spread?
Herpes is spread by touching, kissing, and sexual
contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. It can be
passed from one partner to another and from one
part of the body to another. Brief skin-to-skin contact
is all that's needed to pass the virus. Because herpes
may have no symptoms for years, sometimes it is very
difficult to know who passed it to whom.
13. HIV / AIDS
HIV is the STI that causes AIDS
HIV has few or no symptoms for up to 10 years or
more before symptoms of AIDS develop
There is no cure, but treatment is available
Condoms offer good protection
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/
stds-hiv-safer-sex/hiv-aids-4264.htm
14. HIV / AIDS
How is it spread?
having vaginal or anal intercourse without a condom
with someone who has HIV/AIDS
sharing needles or syringes with someone who has
HIV/AIDS
being deeply punctured with a needle or surgical
instrument contaminated with HIV
getting HIV-infected blood, semen, or vaginal
secretions into open wounds or sores
15. HPV (HUMAN PAPILLOMA
VIRUS)
The most common STI
A few types can lead to cervical and other cancers
Treatment available for cell changes in the cervix
caused by HPV
Spread easily through skin to skin contact
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/
stds-hiv-safer-sex/hpv-4272.htm
16. HPV
How is it spread?
HPV is spread by skin-to-skin contact — usually
during vaginal, anal, or oral sex play.
17. PUBIC LICE (CRABS)
Common symptoms include intense itching
Treatment is available
Easily spread through near contact
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/
stds-hiv-safer-sex/pubic-lice-4279.htm
18. PUBIC LICE
How is it spread?
contact with infected bedding, clothing, upholstered
furniture, and toilet seats
close physical contact
19. SCABIES
Common symptoms include intensely itchy, small
bumps or rashes
Treatment is available
Easily spread through near contact
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/
stds-hiv-safer-sex/scabies-4280.htm
20. SCABIES
How is it spread?
close personal contact
contact with bedding and clothing
21. SYPHILIS
Often has no symptoms
Treatment is available in the early stages
Condoms offer good protection
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/
stds-hiv-safer-sex/syphilis-4281.htm
22. SYPHILIS
How is it spread?
vaginal and anal intercourse
oral sex
kissing (much less commonly)
Syphilis is especially contagious in the early stage of
the disease, when sores are present. The liquid that
oozes from them is very infectious.
23. WHERE TO GET TESTED
Planned Parenthood has 20 locations near New
Castle and Wilmington
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
findCenter.asp
Your doctor can also administer tests
