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Sexually Transmitted Disease
Sexually Transmitted Disease
DISEASE
What is
STD?
infections that
are commonly
spread by sexual
activity,
especially
vaginal
intercourse, anal
sex and oral sex.
SYPHILIS
what is
syphilis?
a highly
contagious
disease
the signs and
symptoms
PRIMARY
STAGE
a small sore (chancre)
appears at the spot
where the bacteria
entered the body
PRIMARY
STAGE
SECONDARY
STAGE
SECONDARY
STAGE
TERTIARY STAGE
HAVE
YOUR
BLOOD
TESTED.
GO TO ANY HOSPITAL,
COMMUNITY HEALTH
CLINIC, HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OR ANY
HEALTH CENTER.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
What is HIV?
HIV is a virus that attacks cells such as T-helper cell that help the
body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other
infections and diseases.
You can get HIV via
breastmilk.
Stage 1&2:
Acute HIV
Infection
• Fever
• Chills
• Rash
• Night
sweats
• Muscle aches
• Sore throat
• Fatigue
• Swollen
lymph nodes
• Mouth ulcers
Stage 3: AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome
• anal itching
• puslike discharge
from the rectum,
• spots or bright red
blood on toilet
• having to strain
during bowel
movements.
Eyes
• eye pain
• sensitivity to light
• pus-like
discharge
from one or both
eyes.
Throat
•sore throat
• swollen lymph nodes
in the neck.
JOINTS
• septic arthritis
• the affected joints
might be warm , red ,
swollen and
extremely painful,
especially during
movement
• Painful urination
Symptoms in • Pus-like discharge from the tip of the
Men •
penis
GONORRHEA
THE CRISIS HOTLINE, WHICH OPERATES 24 HOURS
Can be reached at
• 0917-899-8727
• 989- 8727.
CONTACTS
HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS
• Infections that affect the external
HERPES genitalia, anal region, mucosal surfaces,
and skin in other parts of the body.
SIGNS &
SYMPTOMS
• blisters & ulceration
on external genitalia
in the vagina or on
the cervix
• vaginal discharge
• tender and enlarged
lymph nodes
• painful when
urinating
SIGNS &
SYMPTOMS
• fever
• cold
sores
around the
mouth
• redblisters on
the skin
Treatment and care
• Medicines such as
acyclovir and valacyclovir
can help lessen the pain
and fasten the recovery.
Phone: (08822) 726362