Sexually Transmitted Infections What is a Sexually Transmitted

Sexually Transmitted Infections

What is a Sexually Transmitted Infection?

True or False The most common symptom of a sexually transmitted infection is white, pasty discharge False

Bacterial • Infection caused by bacteria • Cured with antibiotics Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis vs. Viral • Infection caused by virus • No cure • Symptoms are treatable 4 H’s – HIV HPV Herpes Hepatitis

Chlamydia • Most common bacterial STI • Asymptomatic • Discharge in later stages • Treated with antibiotics On a vera ge, t here were chla infec m Mid tions re ydia dlese port x year -Lon ed in betw d een on each 2 2010 000 and 988 The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

Chlamydia The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

True or False Gonorrhea is more common in men than in women True

Gonorrhea • • • Second most common bacterial infection 2/3 cases reported are men Treated with antibiotics Can be asymptomatic Symptoms: – Pain during intercourse – Thick, yellow discharge – Testicular pain The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

Gonorrhea The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

Syphilis • Oldest known STI – bacterial • Can infect the entire body • Progresses in stages • Treated with antibiotics The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

Syphilis The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

Genital Herpes • Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-2) • Small blister-like sores on penis or vagina • Symptoms develop 2 -12 days after infection • Outbreak resolves in 15 -25 days • Not curable – in your body forever The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

Genital Herpes The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) • • Over 100 types of HPV Some can be asymptomatic Others can cause genital warts Warts can be treated with topical medication, cryotherapy, laser therapy The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

HPV Prevention What is the name of the vaccine offered to prevent infection from HPV? Gardasil

True or False Gardasil can only be given to girls False

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

Hepatitis • Virus that affects the liver • Types A, B, C • Vaccine available for Hep A & B • Type A is NOT sexually transmitted. Infection occurs from ingesting contaminated food or water often while travelling. • Type B is sexually transmitted • Type C is transmitted through blood, usually spread through the sharing of needles Public Health Agency of Canada, 2012

Hepatitis B Symptoms • Poor appetite • Nausea & vomiting • Feeling very tired and unwell • Jaundice The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) • The virus destroys cells in your body that fight off infection • Infected through body fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk • AIDS is later stage The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012

For further information contact Your School Nurse or visit The Clinic at the Middlesex-London Health Unit

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