Chapter 29-2 Common STD’s & Their Treatments

* Knowing the risks & symptoms of common STD’s is an important first step toward prevention for sexually active people.*Learning to identify signs & symptoms of STD’s can help infected individuals seek appropriate treatment.

Chlamydia Symptoms

Males: Females:-pain & burning -unusual

discharge during urination. from the

vagina.-unusual discharge -pain in the

pelvic from the penis. Region.

- painful urination

Treatment: Antibiotics

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea Symptoms

Males:Females:

-Pain & burning during -unusual discharge urination. from the vagina.

-Unusual discharge from -pain in the pelvic

the penis. region. - painful

urination.

Treatment: Antibiotics

Gonorrhea

TrichomoniasisSymptoms:

Males: Females:-itching of the penis. -burning & itching

of the vagina.-clear discharge. -yellowish-green

discharge. -pain during urination. -pain during

urination.

Treatment: Prescription Medicine

Trichomoniasis

Genital WartsSymptoms:

Males:Females:

Warts on the genitals

Treatment: Prescription skin medication.

Genital Warts

Genital Warts

Genital Warts

Genital HerpesSymptoms:

Males:Females:

- sores on the genitals.-fever-burning sensation during

urination.

Treatment: Medications to treat symptoms.

Genital Herpes

Syphilis Symptoms:

Males:Females:

-Primary Stage: *Chancre-Secondary Stage: *non-itching rash

*swelling in lymph nodes *fever

*sore throat

*generally sick feeling-Latent Stage: *no symptoms

SyphilisNeurosyphilis Stage: * loss of ability to

coordinate muscular movements. *blindness

*insanity *paralysis

*convulsions

Treatment: Penicillin

Syphilis

ChancroidSymptoms:

Males: Females:

-deep sores near genitals.

Treatment: Antibiotics

Chancroid

Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)

Symptoms:Males: Females:

*yellowish discharge *Strong odor *itching

Treatment: Medicated creams and tablets

Candidiasis ( Yeast Infection)

Pubic LiceSymptoms:

Males:Females:

* Intense itching

Treatment: Medicated Shampoo

Pubic Lice

ScabiesSymptoms:

Males:Females:

* red, swollen itchy bumps

Treatment: *Hot baths *Medicated creams

Scabies