VIRAL STDS HERPES SIMPLEX q HSV I Virus

VIRAL STD’S

HERPES SIMPLEX q. HSV I Ø Virus that causes cold sores Ø Not sexually transmitted q. HSV II Ø Virus that causes genital sores (BLISTERS) Ø Spread through sexual contact

SYMPTOMS • Blisterlike bumps (2 -20 days after exposure) • Enlarged lymph nodes • Fever • Headaches • Fatigue v Symptoms do not need to be present in order to contract herpes v Although sores disappear the virus remains in the body

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT • A tissue culture of an active blister is used to diagnose HSV II • There is no cure • A medication called, Acyclovir helps with pain and healing of blisters • Herpes is linked to cervical cancer cells

Affects on baby • Higher risk of miscarriage • Premature birth • High death rate among babies born to mothers who have an active outbreak • Higher risk of brain damage if infection is active during labor

GENITAL WARTS • Reddish warts with cauliflower tops that appear on genitals • Also known as Human Papillomavirus • Takes up to 6 months after exposure for symptoms to appear • #1 cause of cervical cancer in women

SYMPTOMS • Cauliflower like warts on area of genitals • Including anus, vagina, penis, throat • Symptoms do not have to be present to contract

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT • Possibly during pap smear • Removal of warts through laser surgery, scalpel, or freezing the warts

GARDASIL • • 1. 2. 3. A vaccine to protect against certain strains of HPV (6, 11, l 6, 18) 3 injections over 6 months: First dose: At a date you and your doctor or healthcare professional choose Second dose: 2 months after the first dose Third dose: 6 months after the first dose

GARDASIL (cont) • GARDASIL may not fully protect everyone and does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so it is important to continue regular cervical cancer screenings. • GARDASIL will not treat cervical cancer and genital warts and will not protect against diseases caused by other HPV types.