Sexually transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted Diseases

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• Q. Worldwide, what % of HIV cases are transmitted through heterosexual sex?• A) 15%• B) 25%• C) 50%• D) 75%

• Q. Worldwide, what % of HIV cases are transmitted through heterosexual sex?• A) 15%• B) 25%• C) 50%• D) 75%

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• Q. What % of infected people were unaware of it?• A) 20%• B) 30%• C) 40%• D) 50%

• Q. What % of infected people were unaware of it?• A) 20%• B) 30%• C) 40%• D) 50%

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• Q. What % of people infected with HIV will have no apparent ill-effects?• A) 10%• B) 20%• C) 30%• D) 40%

• Q. What % of people infected with HIV will have no apparent ill-effects?• A) 10%• B) 20%• C) 30%• D) 40%

ChlamydiaChlamydia• The most frequently reported STD.• Etiology: inflammation of: urethra,

fallopian tubes, and cervix in women, epididymus in men.

• Causes PID in women (about 40%), causing infertility, ectopic pregnancy or chronic pelvic pain.

• Women with Chlamydia are 5 X more likely to contract HIV if exposed.

• The most frequently reported STD.• Etiology: inflammation of: urethra,

fallopian tubes, and cervix in women, epididymus in men.

• Causes PID in women (about 40%), causing infertility, ectopic pregnancy or chronic pelvic pain.

• Women with Chlamydia are 5 X more likely to contract HIV if exposed.

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Chlamydia Chlamydia

• Do you know the prevalence of chlamydia???

• 2.8 mllion new cases in USA last year.

• Do you know the prevalence of chlamydia???

• 2.8 mllion new cases in USA last year.

Genital HerpesGenital Herpes• Herpes simplex type I or II virus.• Once contracted, you’ve got it for life.• Symptoms include lesions/blisters on

genitalia, fever, swollen glands.• Both can cause cold sores or genital

sores.• Linked to cervical cancer• Risk of transference to unborn.

• Herpes simplex type I or II virus.• Once contracted, you’ve got it for life.• Symptoms include lesions/blisters on

genitalia, fever, swollen glands.• Both can cause cold sores or genital

sores.• Linked to cervical cancer• Risk of transference to unborn.

Genital HerpesGenital Herpes

Genital herpes Genital herpes

• Do you know the prevalence of genital herpes??

• The Western Blot test (presence of antibodies)

• Do you know the prevalence of genital herpes??

• The Western Blot test (presence of antibodies)

Human Papillomavirus(HPV)

Human Papillomavirus(HPV)

• 6.2 million infected/yr• Causes genital warts, but most

carriers are unaware of it.• Leading cause of cervical

cancer.

• 6.2 million infected/yr• Causes genital warts, but most

carriers are unaware of it.• Leading cause of cervical

cancer.

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• Do you know the prevalence in Canada, 20 -24 year old demographic??

• Do you know the prevalence in Canada, 20 -24 year old demographic??

Questions!!Questions!!

• How long would you have to go out with someone before engaging in unprotected sex?

• Do you question and talk openly about sexual history with a potential partner?

• How long would you have to go out with someone before engaging in unprotected sex?

• Do you question and talk openly about sexual history with a potential partner?

Questions!!Questions!!

• Do you have regular checkups?• Have you been tested for HIV?• Do you require your partner(s)

to show you a test clearance?

• Do you have regular checkups?• Have you been tested for HIV?• Do you require your partner(s)

to show you a test clearance?

Questions!!Questions!!

• Have you seriously considered the possibility of your being a carrier??

• Have you seriously considered the possibility of your being a carrier??