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    The document provides information about common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including bacteria, parasites, and viruses. It defines what an STI is, lists examples like chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and HIV. It describes symptoms, testing methods, and how each infection can be transmitted. The key messages are that STIs are common, many have no symptoms, and while some are curable through antibiotics, viruses like herpes, HIV, and hepatitis cannot be cured. Using protection like condoms can reduce transmission risks.

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    The document provides information about common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including bacteria, parasites, and viruses. It defines what an STI is, lists examples like chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and HIV. It describes symptoms, testing methods, and how each infection can be transmitted. The key messages are that STIs are common, many have no symptoms, and while some are curable through antibiotics, viruses like herpes, HIV, and hepatitis cannot be cured. Using protection like condoms can reduce transmission risks.

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    The document provides information about common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including bacteria, parasites, and viruses. It defines what an STI is, lists examples like chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and HIV. It describes symptoms, testing methods, and how each infection can be transmitted. The key messages are that STIs are common, many have no symptoms, and while some are curable through antibiotics, viruses like herpes, HIV, and hepatitis cannot be cured. Using protection like condoms can reduce transmission risks.

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    The document provides information about common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including bacteria, parasites, and viruses. It defines what an STI is, lists examples like chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and HIV. It describes symptoms, testing methods, and how each infection can be transmitted. The key messages are that STIs are common, many have no symptoms, and while some are curable through antibiotics, viruses like herpes, HIV, and hepatitis cannot be cured. Using protection like condoms can reduce transmission risks.

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    Intercourse Herpes

    Chlamydia
    Protection Gonor
    rhea
    Testing Health HPV

    Hepati ti s
    B
    STI
    A I D S Sy p h i l i s
    Risk
    HIV
    Abstinence Prevention Grade 8
    What does
    STI
    stand for?
    Common Sexually
    Transmitted Infections
    Chlamydia • Caused by bacteria
    Gonorrhea • Can be cured

    Herpes • Caused by virus


    Genital Warts (HPV) • Can not be cured
    Hepatitis B • Can treat only the
    symptoms
    HIV
    WHO estimates 357 million new cases of
    four curable STIs in 15-49 year-olds in 2012

    > 1 million new


    cases of STI / day

    Curable STIs: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis

    Source: WHO. Global incidence and prevalence of selected curable sexually transmitted infections - 2012 .
    Symptoms
    Deep abdominal pain

    Pain/swelling of the testicles Burning/pain when urinating

    Unusual bleeding Itching


    (women)
    Unusual discharge
    Sores
    Rash
    Pain during/after
    intercourse
    What is an STI?
    A contagious or infectious
    condition passed from one
    person to another during the
    exchange of body fluid or through
    intimate skin to skin contact.
    Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)

    • Most STIs have no symptoms


    • A person can have an STI and not know it
    How can someone
    get an STI?
    • Vaginal sex
    • Anal sex
    • Oral sex
    • Transmission from
    mother to baby during
    childbirth
    • Skin to Skin contact
    • Sharing equipment
    • Exchange of bodily fluids
    There are
    3 types of STIs
    Bacterial
    Parasitic
    Viral
    Bacterial STIs
    Chlamydia

    Gonorrhea

    Syphilis
    Chlamydia
    • Among the most common bacterial STIs in the
    world
    • Passed by having unprotected oral, anal or
    vaginal sex
    • Condoms can help prevent the spread of
    chlamydia during vaginal/anal sex
    Chlamydia
    • Most people have no symptoms
    • The infection can be cured with a single dose
    of antibiotics
    • A person can get the infection again, so their
    partners should also be tested

    Remember chlamydia is CURABLE!


    Gonorrhea
    • Sexually transmitted bacterial infection
    • Passed along by having unprotected oral, anal
    or vaginal sex
    • Condoms can help prevent the spread of
    gonorrhea during vaginal or anal sex
    Gonorrhea

    • Most people have no symptoms


    • The infection can be cured with antibiotics
    • A person can get the infection again, so their
    partners should also be tested

    Remember gonorrhea is CURABLE!


    Syphilis
    • Rare sexually transmitted bacterial infection
    • Can cause serious damage to the body if not
    cured, including death
    • Passed along by having unprotected oral, anal
    or vaginal sex
    • Condoms can help prevent the spread of
    syphilis during vaginal or anal sex
    Syphilis
    • Syphilis produces a wide range of symptoms
    that are often confused with other illnesses
    • Some people have no symptoms at all
    • The infection can be cured antibiotics
    • A person can get the infection again, so
    their partners should also be tested

    Remember syphilis is CURABLE!


    Parasitic STIs
    Pubic lice

    Scabies

    Trichomoniasis
    Pubic lice

    The lice attach their eggs to the pubic hair


    and feed on human blood
    Trichomoniasis

    Caused by a parasite that is usually sexually


    transmitted, but it can survive 24 hours on wet
    towels and bathing suits
    Scabies

    Caused by the itch mite. It burrows just under the skin


    and lays eggs. The scabies mite can live for 2-4 days away
    from the human body; it can be transmitted without
    sexual contact.
    How to prevent parasitic STIs
    Trichomoniasis
    • Condoms will help prevent the spread
    Pubic lice and Scabies
    • Avoid sharing towels and clothing that have not been
    washed
    • When trying on bathing suits or underwear in the
    store always wear something underneath
    Signs and symptoms of a parasitic STI
    •Intense itchiness
    •Reddish rash
    •Pain during sex or urination
    •Vaginal discharge

    How are parasitic STIs treated?


    • Shampoo – special shampoo to kill lice or scabies
    • Lotion - special shampoo to kill lice or scabies
    • Ointment- special shampoo to kill lice or scabies
    • Antibiotic – used to treat trich
    Viral STIs
    Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

    Herpes

    Hepatitis

    HIV / AIDS
    Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
    • Very contagious virus
    • Some people never get symptoms
    • HPV is spread through skin to skin contact ,
    oral, anal and vaginal sex with an infected
    partner
    • Some types cause genital warts and other
    types can cause cancer of the cervix
    Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
    Treatment
    • Treatments remove the warts but does not remove
    the virus from the blood
    • Most warts will clear over time
    • There is no cure for HPV

    • There is a vaccine to prevent HPV available for


    students in grade 7
    Genital Herpes
    • Caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
    • Spread through skin to skin contact and oral, anal
    and vaginal sex
    • Some people with herpes never develop sores, but
    are still contagious and may spread it to others
    without knowing
    • People who have an initial outbreak can have more
    outbreaks throughout the rest of their life
    Remember herpes is not CURABLE. It is
    TREATABLE!
    Genital Herpes
    Hepatitis

    • Hepatitis is a virus that affects your liver


    • It can cause permanent liver disease and cancer of the
    liver
    • Hepatitis A & B can be prevented by vaccines
    • There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C

    Remember hepatitis is not CURABLE!


    How is Hepatitis transmitted
    • Hepatitis A is transmitted through fecal oral
    route
    • Hep B is transmitted through blood and bodily
    fluids
    • Hep C is transmitted mostly through blood but
    also through bodily fluids
    How can someone lower their
    chances of getting Hepatitis B
    and C?
    • Get vaccinated against Hepatitis B (available for
    students in grade 7)
    • Practice safer sex
    • Do not share instruments used in body-piercing,
    tattooing or hair removal
    • Do not share personal items such as toothbrushes,
    razors and needles
    Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and
    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
    HIV and AIDS
    • HIV is the initial infection
    • AIDS is the advanced stage of the disease
    • Over a period of time, the virus attacks and damages
    the body’s immune and nervous system
    How is HIV/AIDS spread?
    • The virus is spread through bodily fluids
    • Decrease risk with condom use
    • There is no cure for HIV infection
    • Once infected, you have HIV for life
    STI Testing
    Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
    • Urine test for males and females
    • If symptoms present, swabs may be done
    Trichomoniasis
    • Diagnosed by taking a sample of vaginal
    discharge
    STI Testing
    Genital warts (HPV)
    • Diagnosed by visual examination
    Herpes
    • Usually diagnosed by sight, and by history
    • A swab of the lesion can be taken to confirm
    virus
    Hepatitis B, C, Syphilis and HIV
    • Diagnosed by blood tests
    HIV/STI

    HIV/STI

    Questions?
    Oklahoma State Department of Health | STI 101 | 2022

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