stds

STDs Caused by Viruses (Describe virus, symptoms, treatment) HIV infection - highly contagious the heler T lymphocyte count falls and infections such as other sexually transmitted diseases begin to appear. Most people die from aids. There is no cure but drugs are out there to reduce symptoms and increase life time Genital Warts - caused by the human papillomaviruses there can be no symptoms but also there is no cure but you can freeze off the warts genital warts are associated with cancer of the cervix Genital Herpes - caused by herpes simplex virus. there are two types type 1 and type 2. there can be no symptoms there might be tingling sensations or blisters on your genitals, fever pain swollen lymphnodes in the groin may also be symptoms Hepatitis - infects the liver and can lead to liver failure liver cancer and death. there are 6 known hepatitus viruses hepatitus is spread through blood transfusions sexually and through contaminated drinking water there is a vaccine for hepatitus C and proper water treatment techniques can prevent contamination of drinking water

STDs Caused by Bacteria (Describe bacteria, symptoms, treatment) Chlamydia - infects lower reproductive tract burning sensation when urinating is a symptom chlamydia also causes cervical ulcerations PID which is another disease can be obtiained if proper treatment isnt seeked for chlaymida treatment requires going to the doctor immidiantly for creams and supplies and such Gonorrhea- thick greenish yellow discharge is symptoms for male a latent infection leads to PID which can cause sterility in males. blood in the feces is a another symptom the std can spread to to internal parts of the body damaging the heart antibiotic therapy is for treatment but there is no cure Syphillis - penicillin is the treatment it has 3 stages during the primary stage a hard chancre indicates the site of the infection. hair loss and infectious gray patches on the mucous membranes may also occur. during the tertiary stage which lasts until the patient dies. syphillis also messes with your aorta and nervous system this is a very bad std. diagnosis can be done by blood tests.

Preventing Transmission of STDS (Outline each) Sexual activities that Transmit STDs abstain from sexual intercourse refrain from multiple sex partners dont have sex with homosexuals or bisexuals do not have sex with drug users who use intravenous drugs avoid anal intercourse Safer Sex Activites use a condom avoid oral sex instead of having sex, hold hands, take a walk in the park or watch a movie

Drugs Transmit STDs do not inject needles into your veins especially because you can get stds from using the same needle as someone else because you can get aids from doing that