What are STD’s or STI’s?

Sexually Transmitted DiseaseSexually Transmitted Infection

Diseases that are transmitted

through all types of sexual

activity

“The surest way to avoid transmission of STD’s is to

abstain from sexual contact.”

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

HOW COMMON ARE STD’S?

new cases every single year!

Young people aged 15-24 account for nearly half of new STD’s each year.

1 in 4 sexually active teenager has an STD.

Approximately

STD’s come from?Where did

When a body receives too many unfamiliar germs, a disease can be created.

Only major STD’s before the 1960’s.

Now we have 25-30 major STD’s!

Bacterial Viral Parasitic

Chlamydia Genital Herpes Trichomoniasis

GonorrheaHuman

Papillomavirus (HPV)

Pubic Lice(Crabs)

Syphilis HIV/AIDS

SymptomsNO SYMPTOMS at allAbnormal dischargeBurning or itchingAbdominal Pain

Chlamydia FactsAn estimated 2.8 million infections occur annually in the U.S.

CHLAMYDIA

The Fertility Thief

SymptomsNO SYMPTOMS at allAbnormal dischargeBurning or itching

GONORRHEA

The Silent Carrier

Gonorrhea Facts300,000 cases reported annually in U.S., but an estimate of over 700,000 are infected each year.

Becoming resistant to the only treatment option.

SymptomsMay not have symptoms for years.Single or multiple sores – usually painless.Rash on hands & feet.

SYPHILIS

The Great Mimic

Syphilis FactsPassed through direct contact with syphilis sore.Sore heals itself in 3-6 weeks, but if not treated can

lead to 2nd & 3rd stage which can cause brain & organ damage.

Syphilis Sore

SYPHILIS ON MOUTH

2 Types of HerpesHSV-1 = common cold sore (NOT STD)HSV-2 = genital cold sore (STD)

SymptomsSometimes no symptomsBlister or sore on genital skinFlu-like symptomsDifficulty urinating

GENITAL HERPES

Recurrent Infection

Genital Herpes FactsHerpes can spread even if there is no visible sore or symptoms of the virus.Often times herpes cause psychological distress.A baby is at risk to a fatal infection if a pregnant women carries the herpes virus.

GENITAL HERPES

Recurrent Infection

YOU CAN NEVER GET RID OF THE HERPES VIRUS!

There is no cure for HPV40+ different types of HPV

(some are STD’s some are not)Symptoms

Sometimes no symptoms Mouth & throat infectionsGenital wartsGenital cancerCervical cancer

HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV)

Most Common STD

HPV FactsApproximately 79 million Americans are infected with HPV.Approximately 14 million new infections each year.

HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV)

Most Common STD

More than 50% of sexually active people will get HPV at some point during their lives.

HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV)

Most Common STDHPV & Cervical Cancer

Each year 10,300 women get cervical cancer.Each year 5,000 women die of cervical cancer.Regular screening tests (pap test) are important to

catch early signs of the virus.

There is no other clinical test for HPV.

HEALTHY CERVIX

UNHEALTHY CERVIX

PROCEDURE TO REMOVE ABNORMAL CELLS

HIV/AIDSHuman Immunodeficiency Virus

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

The Fatal STDSymptoms

Sometime no symptoms at allFlu-like symptoms

What does HIV/AIDS do to a body?HIV destroys specific blood cells which are crucial to helping the body fight disease & sickness.AIDS is the late stage of HIV when a persons immune system is severely damaged.

HIV/AIDSHuman Immunodeficiency Virus

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

The Fatal STDHIV Facts

HIV can be transmitted through bodily fluids, unclean needles, blood and birth.It is not spread through air, insects or touch.A combination of medicines can prolong an infected persons life.

HIV/AIDSHuman Immunodeficiency Virus

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

The Fatal STDHIV Facts

It can take 3-6 months for the HIV antibodies tobe detected in a persons body. During this time the virus can still be passed to others.

In 2007 14,110 deaths among people living with HIV in the U.S.

There is NO CURE for HIV

WILL GIVE YOU THE FREEDOM TO BE A HEALTHY TEENAGER

WITHOUT THE WORRIES OF AN STD

ABSTINENCE

Statistics and information acquired from

Center for Disease Control & Prevention.