Sexually Transmitted

Disease (STD)
  THISIS A HIGHLY GRAPHICAL
PRESENTATION, SHOWING
SEVERELY DISEASED GENITAL
BODY PARTS IN DETAIL.
 IF
ANYONE IS SQUEMISH OR
THINKS THEY MAY BE UPSET
BY SUCH A PRESENTATION
PLEASE LEAVE NOW.

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  The Centre For Disease Control, CDC, is
recognized as one of the world’s leading
authorities on the subject.
 The content of this presentation is mainly
taken from that source.

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 The #1 Killer "TODAY" is not guns, drugs, or
starvation but IT`S STD`S (SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED DISEASES) AND IT`S LEADER,
AIDS
 Most of us have had AID’s (HIV) tests before
coming here. It goes without saying that we, who
were tested, are free otherwise we would not be
here. (You can have it for 6 months before it
shows on a test.)
 The blood test we had was ONLY for HIV so do
you know if you are 100% clear of all the
others????????
 Of course we assume you are.

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 Just for Starters
 DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS AND WHAT
CAUSED IT????

Would you like your leg like this?

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 The Sex Question
 Do you like to have unsafe sex because it feels better without
condom?

 Do you have sex with any or everybody because he/she looks

as good as Hell?

 Do you like oral sex without

checking your partner first?
I am CLEAN!
 If you answered yes to any of
these? Then you need to get
tested for STD’s and AIDS because
there is a high chance you will
get infected sooner or later.

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 Sexually Transmitted Disease
1. HERPES
Herpes. Symptoms start with tingling or itching around your
genitals. Small blisters may form in the area and then pop
open. When this happens, you might feel burning, especially
when urinating. The sores then turn to scabs. During the first
outbreak, you
might have swollen glands,
fever and body aches. But
some people don't have such
obvious symptoms. Outbreaks
may occur for the rest of your
life, but usually become less
frequent and less painful
with time
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 Sexually Transmitted Disease
2. GENITAL WARTS
Genital warts are caused by a virus called the Human
Papilloma Virus. The warts can be removed, but the person
will have the virus for the rest of their life. It is very common
for the warts to reappear after
they have been removed.
This disease is spread by
coming in contact with the
wart, but often the warts
cannot be seen. Genital
warts can have very
different appearances.
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 Sexually Transmitted Disease
3. GONORRHEA and CHLAMYDIA
 Gonorrhea and chlamydia are both bacteria. The symptoms of gonorrhea and
chlamydia are very similar. Men and women often complain of a discharge,
frequent urination, or burning when they urinate. In gonorrhea the discharge is
often white, in chlamydia the
discharge is usually clear.
 Very often people may not have
any symptoms! Both gonorrhea
and chlamydia are spread by
coming in contact with the
discharge. If a woman is not
treated for either of these diseases,
it could lead to a severe infection
in her reproductive organs which
could cause infertility.

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 Sexually Transmitted Disease
4. SYPHILIS
 Syphilis. Early signs include a chancre (a painless, red sore).
The sores may appear where you were touched during sex,
including your genitals, anus, tongue and throat. The glands
near the chancre may swell.
 A few months later, you may

have a fever, sore throat and

headache, not feel hungry or
have joint pain. A scaly rash
may appear on the palms of
your hands and the soles of
your feet.
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 Sexually Transmitted Disease
4. SYPHILIS
After these symptoms pass, you may not have any
symptoms for a number of years. When the symptoms
return, the infections can affect the brain, spinal cord, and
skin and bone.

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 Sexually Transmitted Disease
If left untreated the condition will get worse and spread until an
agonising death. Just imagine the pain and suffering these
people had to go through, and no guarantee of normal life. Just
imagine the pain and suffering these people had to go through,
and no guarantee of normal life.

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 Hepatitis B
 What is Hepatitis B?
HBV is a viral infection of the Liver
It is a Blood Borne Pathogen
it multiplies in the Liver

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 Hepatitis B
 HBV spreads through sexual contact.
 Symptoms may include muscle aches, fever, tiredness,
loss of appetite, headache and dizziness.
 As the disease worsens, you may have dark urine, loose,
light-colored stools, yellow eyes and skin, and tenderness
in the liver area (just below the ribs on the right side).
 HBV can be fatal if it leads to liver failure or liver cancer.

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 Hepatitis B

This woman is average life

not pregnant expectancy after
she has hepatitis diagnosis of liver
B and is suffering cancer is 6 months
from liver cancer

YOU CAN BE IMMUNISED AGAINST

HEPATITIS B
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 Hepatitis C
 What is Hepatitis C?
HCV is another Blood borne pathogen similar to
HBV
 It has low cycle of progression
 It is spread mainly through Drug user’s needles.
 There is a “Low” Risk of spread through sexual
activity
 Currently there are around 200m people
worldwide who are affected by HCV
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 Hepatitis C
 SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
 †Anxiety †Arthritis †Ascites (swelling in the stomach area)
†Blurred Vision †Chills †Dark Urine Decline in sex drive
†Depression †Dizziness †Dry Skin †Edema (swelling of the hands,
feet & legs) †Excessive Bleeding †excessive gas †Eye or eyesight
problems (blurred vision or dry eyes) †Fatigue †Fever †Flu like
symptoms †Gallstones †Grey, yellow, white or light colored stools
†Headaches †Hepatalgia (pain or discomfort in liver area) †Hot
flashes †Indigestion †Inflammation in the joints †Insomnia
†Irritability †Itching †Jaundice (yellowing of eyes and/or skin)
†Joint pain †Mood changes or swings †Memory loss, mental
confusion †Menstrual problems †Muscle aches †Nausea
†Rashes/Red spots †Red palms †Sensitivity to heat or cold
†Sleep disturbances †Slow healing and recovery †Succeptibility
to illness/flu †Sweating †Vertigo †Vomiting †Water retention
†Weakness †Weight gain † Weight loss
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 Hepatitis C
PRECAUTIONS
 Do not shoot drugs; if you shoot drugs, stop and get into a
treatment program; if you can't stop, never share needles,
syringes, water, or "works", and get vaccinated against hepatitis A
& B.
 Do not share personal care items that might have blood on them
(razors, toothbrushes).
 Consider the risks if you are thinking about getting a tattoo or body
piercing. You might get infected if the tools have someone else's
blood on them or if the artist or pierce does not follow good health
practices.
 HCV can be spread by sex, but this is rare. If you are having sex
with more than one steady sex partner, use latex condoms*
correctly and every time to prevent the spread of sexually
transmitted diseases. You should also get vaccinated against
hepatitis B.
 UNLIKE ‘B’ THERE IS NO VACCINE AGAINST IT.
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 H.I.V. (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus)
& AIDS
 HIV is the virus that causes AIDS
(acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It weakens
your body's ability to fight off disease.
 As your body's immune system weakens, illnesses
begin to develop until you can no longer fight them off.
 Symptoms may take years to develop and may
include unusual infections, unexplained fatigue, night
sweats and weight loss.

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 H.I.V. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
& AIDS
 REMEMBER THE LEG IN THE FIRST SLIDE?

WELL THAT IS THE RESULT OF THE BODY SYSTEM

BEING UNABLE TO FIGHT A MINOR SKIN DISEASE.

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 Some information on AIDS
HOW CAN YOU GET HIV/AIDS?
 You have had sexual relations with a person who has
HIV/AIDS and did not use a condom
 You have received a transfusion of a blood product that
was untested and perhaps contaminated
 You have injected yourself with drugs using a
contaminated syringe or needle
 You have had blood, bloody drainage, or saliva from the
person with HIV/AIDS enter a cut or open area on your
skin, mouth, or other body part
 You have been injured by a sharp object like a razor or
needle used by the person with HIV/AIDS

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 Some information on AIDS.
What Does "AIDS" Mean?
 AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome:
 Acquired means you can get infected with it.
 Immune Deficiency means a weakness in the
body's system that fights diseases.
 Syndrome means a group of health problems
that make up a disease.

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 Some information on AIDS

Since the beginning of the epidemic, AIDS

has killed nearly 19 million people worldwide,
including some 425,000 Americans. AIDS
has replaced malaria and tuberculosis as the
world's deadliest infectious disease among
adults and is the fourth leading cause of
death worldwide. Over 13 million children
have been orphaned by the epidemic

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 Some information on AIDS
How Is HIV Transmitted?
A person who is HIV-infected carries the virus in
certain body fluids, including blood, semen, vaginal
secretions, and breast milk. The virus can be
transmitted only if such HIV-infected fluids enter the
bloodstream of another person. This kind of direct
entry can occur (1) through the linings of the vagina,
rectum, mouth, and the opening at the tip of the
penis; (2) through intravenous injection with a
syringe; or (3) through a break in the skin, such as a
cut or sore. Usually, HIV is transmitted through: -

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 Some information on AIDS
Unprotected sexual intercourse (either vaginal or
anal) with someone who is HIV-infected.
Women are at greater risk of HIV infection through
vaginal sex than men, although the virus can also be
transmitted from women to men. Anal sex (whether
male-male or male-female) poses a high risk mainly to
the receptive partner, because the lining of the anus
and rectum are extremely thin and filled with small
blood vessels that can be easily injured during
intercourse.

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 Some information on AIDS
Unprotected oral sex with someone who is HIV-
infected.
There are far fewer cases of HIV transmission attributed
to oral sex than to either vaginal or anal intercourse, but
oral-genital contact poses a clear risk of HIV-infection,
particularly when ejaculation occurs in the mouth. This
risk is increased when either partner has cuts or sores,
such as those caused by sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs), recent tooth-brushing, or canker sores, which
can allow the virus to enter the bloodstream.

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 Some information on AIDS
Sharing needles or syringes with someone who is
HIV-infected.
Laboratory studies show that infectious HIV can
survive in used needles for a month or more, and
should never reuse or share syringes, water, or drug
preparation equipment. This includes needles or
syringes used to inject illegal drugs such as heroin, as
well as steroids. Other types of needles, such as those
used for body piercing and tattoos, can also carry HIV.

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 Some information on AIDS
Infection during pregnancy, childbirth, or breast-
feeding (mother-to-infant transmission).
Any woman who is pregnant or considering becoming
pregnant and thinks she may have been exposed to
HIV even if the exposure occurred years ago should
seek testing and counseling. Mother-to-infant
transmission has been reduced to just a few cases
each year in the U.S., where pregnant women are
tested for HIV, and those who test positive are
provided with drugs to prevent transmission and
counseled not to breast-feed.

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 Some information on AIDS
How Is HIV Not Transmitted?
HIV is not an easy virus to pass from one person to
another. It is not transmitted through food or air (for
instance, by coughing or sneezing). There has never
been a case where a person was infected by a
household member, relative, co-worker, or friend
through casual or everyday contact such as sharing
eating utensils and bathroom facilities or hugging and
kissing. (Most scientists agree that while HIV
transmission through deep or prolonged "French"
kissing may be possible, it would be extremely unlikely.)

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 STD Prevention
 Exercise Sex restraint (practice monogamy)
 Choose your partner wisely
 Regular medical check-up
 Use Condom
 Use Condom anyway…..

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 How Can I Know Whether I'm HIV-
Infected?
Immediately after infection, some people may
develop mild, temporary flu-like symptoms or
persistent swollen glands. Even if you look and feel
healthy, you may be infected. The only way to know
your HIV status for sure is to be tested for HIV
antibodies proteins the body produces in an effort to
fight off infection. This usually requires a blood
sample. If a person's blood has HIV antibodies, that
means the person is infected.

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 In Case of Doubt
 Go immediately to your Doctor and
request for Blood Test.
 In some countries like UK, this is only
given after counselling.
 The test is completely Confidential.
 The same Blood Test can identify most
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD).

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 Remember
This is not a cure for AIDS……

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