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Viral or BacterialPrevalence (How many people have it)Symptoms in a guySymptoms in a girlWhen do symptoms appear?What can happen if it’s left untreated?How is it prevented?How is it treated?TWO Extra Interesting FactsHIV/AIDSViral42 million people worldwide3 million die each yearExtreme weakness or fatigue, rapid weight loss, frequent fevers that last for several weeks with no explanation, heavy sweating at night, swollen lymph glands, minor infections that cause skin rashes and mouth and genital and anal sores, chronic diarrhea, a cough that won’t go away, trouble remembering thingsExtreme weakness or fatigue, rapid weight loss, frequent fevers that last for several weeks with no explanation, heavy sweating at night, swollen lymph glands, minor infections that cause skin rashes and mouth and genital and anal sores, chronic diarrhea, a cough that won’t go away, trouble remembering things, severe vaginal yeast infectionsSevere symptoms may not appear for up to ten years, varies from person to personHIV turns into AIDS, AIDS is fatal.Attaches and destroys the immune system cells, which literally destroys the immune system.Opportunistic infections become fatal because the immune system does not work.AbstinenceAvoid contact with bodily fluids (semen, vaginal discharge, breast milk, blood)Never share needlesNo cure for AIDSAntiviral drugs and drugs that boost the immune system allow people with HIV to resist infections, stay healthy, and prolong their lives but these medications aren’t a cureAIDS is one of the most serious, deadly diseases in human history.AIDS can affect every body system.No cure.Once HIV turns into AIDS, AIDS will be the cause of death- unless an accident occurs first.ChlamydiaBacterial2008: 1,210,523 cases were reported to the CDC.United StatesDischarge from tip of penis, itching or burning sensations, swollen testicles, sometimes few or no symptoms. He may not even know he has it.Unusual vaginal discharge, pain during urination, pain in the lower abdomen, pain during sexual intercourse, bleeding between periods, mild fever, muscle aches, headache. Most girls don’t have any symptoms.May develop symptoms within 1-3 weeks after infection, if symptoms develop at all.Girls: infection of the urethra, inflammation of the cervix, PID, PID causes infertility and ectopic pregnancies.Boys: inflammation of the urethra and the epididymis. Abstain from all types of sexual intercourse, be in a long term mutually monogamous relationship (marriage) with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected.Antibiotics should clear it up within 7-10 days.Testing of any sexual partners.Most girls don’t have any symptoms warning them they may have chlamydia.Can become infected more than once. No immunity.Most common STD in Utah.Tops list of causes of infertility in women.SyphilisBacterial 2006: 36,000 cases of syphilis including 9,756 cases of primary and secondary syphilisRed, firm, and sometimes wet sores that don’t hurt appear on the rectum, penis or mouth. Sores called chancres. Often just one but may be several. May also have swollen glands. After a few weeks the chancre will disappear but it is not gone, if not treated it will get worse. Rashes on palms and feet, flu-like symptoms, sores on lips, mouth, throat, & anus. Difficulty walking, numbness, gradual blindness, and death.Red, firm, and sometimes wet sores that don’t hurt appear on the vagina, rectum, and mouth. Sores called chancres. Often just one but may be several. May also have swollen glands. After a few weeks the chancre will disappear but it is not gone, if not treated it will get worse. Rashes on palms and feet, flu-like symptoms, sores on lips, mouth, throat, vagina, & anus. Difficulty walking, numbness, gradual blindness, and death.10 days to 3 months later. The average is 3 weeks.Secondary stage occurs anywhere from 2-10 weeks after original chancre.Can affect major organs. Brain damage, harmful to a developing baby and can cause major birth defects, increases the risk of HIV.Abstain from all types of sexual intercourse, be in a long term mutually monogamous relationship (marriage) with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected.Early stages are cured with antibiotics.Damage to the body from the later stages can be treated but it is still important to go to your doctor and receive treatment to prevent further damage.3 different stages.Latent stage where nothing happens.Decrease in syphilis in the 90s but had a recent increase. Easily treatable in the beginning but fatal if not treated.Viral or BacterialPrevalence (How many people have it)Symptoms in a guySymptoms in a girlWhen do symptoms appear?What can happen if it’s left untreated?How is it prevented?How is it treated?TWO Extra Interesting FactsHepatitis BViral 22,000 new cases in 2008Flu-like symptoms. Tiredness, nausea, loss of appetite, mild fever and vomiting, abdominal pain, pain under the right rib cage where the liver is. May cause jaundice. May cause the urine to appear brownish. Many don’t have symptoms until later on when more serious complications occur.Flu-like symptoms. Tiredness, nausea, loss of appetite, mild fever and vomiting, abdominal pain, pain under the right rib cage where the liver is. May cause jaundice. May cause the urine to appear brownish. Many don’t have symptoms until later on when more serious complications occur.2-5 months after infection. May not notice symptoms until very severe. Some have no symptoms but can still transmit the disease.Liver damage, increased risk of liver cancer. 90% of babies born to women with HepB also have the virus unless they receive a special vaccine at birth.Abstaining from sex, avoiding contact with an infected person’s blood, not using intravenous drugs or sharing any drug paraphernalia, not sharing toothbrushes or razors. Research before tattoos or piercings. Wear gloves. Immunization.Medicines to help fight it. May need to be hospitalized if too sick to eat or drink. Most feel better within six months but the virus never leaves the body.Newborn babies now routinely receive HepB vaccinations.Some people carry the virus in their bodies their entire lives and are always contagious, even if they have no symptoms themselves.Genital HerpesViral 16.2% or 1/6 people have genital herpes.More common in women than in men.Itching or pain followed by sores that appear a few hours to a few days later. Sores may appear on the penis, scrotum, buttocks, or anus. Start out as red bumps that turn into red watery blisters. Painful urination. Sores may open and ooze. Entire genital area may be very tender and painful. Flu-like symptoms.Itching or pain followed by sores that appear a few hours to a few days later. Sores may appear on the vagina, buttocks, or anus. Start out as red bumps that turn into red watery blisters. Painful urination. Sores may open and ooze. Entire genital area may be very tender and painful. Flu-like symptoms.Genital itching and/or pain 2-20 days after infection. Sores appear a few days after that.Herpes virus reactivates itself over and over. A person has about 4-5 outbreaks a year, lessening over time. No cure and it can be passed to a sexual partner at any time. Increases risk of HIV. Pregnant mom can pass to baby during childbirth which can cause meningitis, seizures, and brain damage.Abstinence from all types of sexual activity, or be in a mutually monogamous relationship (marriage) with a tested uninfected partner. No cure.Prescribe antiviral medications to help control it and clear up the sores.Keep sores clean and dry.Transmission is more likely from male to female than from female to male.Two types of Herpes virus. HSV1 is not an STD.HSV1 can turn into HSV2 through oral sex.Genital Warts (HPV)Viral At least 50% of sexually active people develop HPV at some point in their lives. Most commonly transmitted virus. Most have no signs or symptoms. Some do get visible warts. Warts don’t hurt or itch.Most have no signs or symptoms. Some do get visible warts. Warts don’t hurt or itch.Warts may appear anytime from several weeks to several months later. Could be even longer.Warts may grow bigger and multiply. HPV is especially problematic for girls because it cause problems with the cervix that can lead to cervical cancer.Abstinence from all types of sexual activity, or be in a mutually monogamous relationship (marriage) with a tested uninfected partner. Vaccine can prevent against some types.No cure.Treatments can reduce number of warts.Remove warts with chemical therapy or freezing.Can cause cervical cancer in females.Vaccine to prevent the cancer.Pap smear can help diagnose HPV.Can be spread even when no warts are visible.GonorrheaBacterial700,000 new cases every yearMay not have any symptoms. Burning sensation during urination, yellowish-white discharge may ooze out of the tip of the penis.May not have any symptoms. Burning sensation during urination, yellowish-green vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding between periods, can cause PID.2-7 days after exposure. May take even longer in girls.Girls: PID, scarring and infertility, if girls have it during pregnancy the baby may develop meningitis, and possible blindness.Guys: pain and swelling in testicular area, infertility.May affect organs and other parts of the body in both guys and girls.Abstinence from all types of sexual activity, or be in a mutually monogamous relationship (marriage) with a tested uninfected partner.AntibioticsSexual partner should be tested.Can be infected more than once, even after treatment.Guys who have gonorrhea are much more likely to notice symptoms than girls.Very dangerous if left untreated, even if no symptoms appear.2nd most common STD in Utah.<br />